Edward Snowden revealed classified information from the NSA. He was charged with violating the Espionage Act...

Edward Snowden revealed classified information from the NSA. He was charged with violating the Espionage Act and theft of government property. He is living in an undisclosed location in Russia while seeking asylum elsewhere. He has been called a whistleblower, a dissident, a patriot, and a traitor. Which term do you think describes him and why?

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Whistleblower

He is a whistleblower to be specific based on his actions because he revealed various unethical and secret activities that the organization was working with. He has been called a traitor as well although I believe he stood for what is right and protested against the wrong too.

keosha answered 2 years ago

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