I dislike the Obama administration. I believe that Barry and his cronies are walking this country down one of the most destructive paths ever conceived. I have asked, begged, and cajoled my senators and representatives to do what ever is necessary to stop this man from achieving his goals. I am a member of the Tea Party because I believe that the current direction of the country is dangerous and potentially suicidal.
But Edward Snowden took an oath. Bradley Manning took an oath. IF they saw something that bothered them so bad that they felt compelled to tell someone, there are ways to do it and channels to pursue FIRST. Then, if all else fails, those men can take the path to 'blow the whistle' on programs or individuals that they think are violating the constitution.
My father taught me and I taught my son that your 'word is your bond.' You keep your word no matter what.
Edward Snowden is a traitor. Bradley Manning is a traitor. There are punishments for traitors. Each of those men deserve the punishment prescribed by law...
Sometimes circumstances call for instances in which people liek Snowden have to tell us the truth the way they did. Do you honestly think the people who have the power to screw you are going to let you reveal their lies and schemes? I don't think so.
Do you find honor in loyalty towards liars?
I find honor in loyalty to a principle. Our entire nation is a principle. The founding fathers created this principle and then tried to define it in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. I didn't go to Vietnam for Lyndon Baines Johnson. I didn't go to Vietnam for any Senator or Representative serving at the time. I didn't go because of any general or member of the government. I went to Vietnam because I believed that my country is the greatest nation on the face of this planet and my family had benefitted from the freedoms that were afforded them. I went to Vietnam because I felt I owed something and wanted to pay something back.
I became a policeman for partly the same reasons. It sure as hell wasn't the respect or the money or the incredible working environment.
Snowden is a traitor. He deserves to be treated like one. If he comes back on his own, he should be met at the airport, handcuffed, tried and if convicted then I would imagine that the death penalty will be possible.
Snowden's violation of his oath is no more palatible than the scores of spy's that sit rotting in federal prisons right now.