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[–] TheSanSabaSongbird@lemdro.id 7 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Several things can be true at once. We don't have to be all-in on one side or the other of the Snowden affair. I've never understood why people seem so eager to pick a team on this issue.

[–] victorz@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

People no like to think nuanced, simpler to think black or white.

[–] Grimy@lemmy.world -2 points 10 months ago

That's probably the best stance.

I guess I see the leaks as a direct consequence to the action of various agencies and military, and I'm conflicting villainizing Snowden and villainizing the leaks themselves.

The government got caught red handed and I can't really see myself being on any side other than the one directly opposite to them on the issue.