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After reviewing the information Snowden released, I agree with his actions bringing the American government to level with its people. In my eyes he is a modern patriot who used the checks and balances system to ensure the government stays truthful to its people. When he broke the law he exposed the government of breaking laws. If Snowden was held accountable for his illegal act, then the government should be as well. I believe he shed light on just the start of many things to come out that the government has been unethically practicing. If he or any other person was to release classified information to the public that would expose the United States government acting illegally, I would support and agree with their actions.
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