I think Pat Tillman was a hero.
Agreed. I also think Snowden is a hero as well.
Joining the military though, is a bit different from joining the CIA and Tillman spoke out while still in the field, surrounded by guys with rifles.
I think the motivations were the same and that’s what matters to me. And, keep in mind, there was plenty of weapons surrounding Snowden from the entire military-industrial complex when he “spoke out” and there has been multiple calls for his murder, etc. even from more prominent idiots in the USA.
Also, once Snowden made his revelations, he instantly became a prime target for kidnapping and murder for a host of reasons from an entire host of countries (including our own shadow government). The only reason he’s still alive and relatively free today is because of his own wits and intelligence and a brave, underground network of fellow patriots and sympathizers like Wikileaks, etc. that are aiding him.
I think both Tillman and Snowden were incredibly brave in their actions each in their own ways and I do appreciate that you do wish Snowden well.
