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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHong Kong rallies in the rain for Edward Snowden
Hong Kong rallies in the rain for Edward Snowden
By Alexis Lai, CNN
Hong Kong (CNN) -- When U.S. citizen Edward Snowden decided to flee to Hong Kong because of its "spirited commitment to free speech and the right of political dissent," he may not have anticipated that some in the city would launch a protest backing him.
Several hundred demonstrators took to Hong Kong's streets in the rain Saturday voicing support for Snowden a week after the 29-year-old computer technician, who is believed to be hiding out somewhere in the city, revealed himself as the source of leaked documents exposing an international surveillance program of internet and telephone communications operated by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA).
The revelation of his presence -- as well as his claims that Hong Kong had been subject to the surveillance -- has sparked heated speculation whether Hong Kong, a special administrative region -- one that is semi-autonomous -- of the People's Republic of China, would prove to be a safe haven for him. Snowden said his intention was to "ask the courts and people of Hong Kong to decide my fate."
"We're rallying in order not to disappoint him and to ask Hong Kong to protect his well-being, not to extradite him, and to uphold Hong Kong law," said blogger, activist and protest organizer Tom Grundy.
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http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/15/world/asia/hong-kong-snowden-protest/
By Alexis Lai, CNN
Hong Kong (CNN) -- When U.S. citizen Edward Snowden decided to flee to Hong Kong because of its "spirited commitment to free speech and the right of political dissent," he may not have anticipated that some in the city would launch a protest backing him.
Several hundred demonstrators took to Hong Kong's streets in the rain Saturday voicing support for Snowden a week after the 29-year-old computer technician, who is believed to be hiding out somewhere in the city, revealed himself as the source of leaked documents exposing an international surveillance program of internet and telephone communications operated by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA).
The revelation of his presence -- as well as his claims that Hong Kong had been subject to the surveillance -- has sparked heated speculation whether Hong Kong, a special administrative region -- one that is semi-autonomous -- of the People's Republic of China, would prove to be a safe haven for him. Snowden said his intention was to "ask the courts and people of Hong Kong to decide my fate."
"We're rallying in order not to disappoint him and to ask Hong Kong to protect his well-being, not to extradite him, and to uphold Hong Kong law," said blogger, activist and protest organizer Tom Grundy.
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http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/15/world/asia/hong-kong-snowden-protest/
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Hong Kong rallies in the rain for Edward Snowden (Original Post)
ProSense
Jun 2013
OP
Because everything abroad fits neatly into American political categories. (nt)
Posteritatis
Jun 2013
#11
railsback
(1,881 posts)1. Looks like a Teabag rally
ProSense
(116,464 posts)2. I really don't think
"Looks like a Teabag rally"
...these rallies are going to help his case.
Snowden Is Using 'Specific' Evidence of the U.S. Hacking China to Stay Out of Jail
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023015740
Snowdens Leaks on China Could Affect Its Role in His Fate
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023019504
railsback
(1,881 posts)12. BIG rallies help your case
Tens of people just look like groupies.
whatchamacallit
(15,558 posts)3. Cool, a "Look at the stupid yellow teabaggers" post!
Whisp
(24,096 posts)4. you are out of line, mister. what you said is repugnant
to twist it that way.
what the Fuck?
flamingdem
(39,336 posts)8. Isn't it interesting that cries of anti-Asian racism are popping up
every time a poster thinks Snowden is being attacked, even when he isn't at all being attacked
Whisp
(24,096 posts)10. yes, I noticed!
ffs!
Posteritatis
(18,807 posts)11. Because everything abroad fits neatly into American political categories. (nt)
railsback
(1,881 posts)13. Its only a visual reference
As in 'not too many people'.
Reading too much into a statement.
warrprayer
(4,734 posts)5. Crucify him!!!!
Tierra_y_Libertad
(50,414 posts)6. Good.
treestar
(82,383 posts)7. I suppose if I were Chinese, I would support getting American intelligence
that easily.
railsback
(1,881 posts)14. How true
More like a 'Keep Snowden in HK so we can find out more stuff' rally.
flamingdem
(39,336 posts)9. One of the groups rallying is supposedly pro-Beijing
and the other pro-Western, all very curious this.