Leaking classified information is against the law and anyone who does so should be prosecuted according to our justice system. It is inconceivable that there is a petition to pardon Edward Snowden who leaked classified information, fled the country, broke the law, admitted to doing so, and is now seeking asylum. He and others who support him are not advocating freedom of speech or a right to know, but a disregard for the laws of our country. Regardless of his position, he cannot know the implications of his actions. The United States of America is the most transparent and free country in the world. For those who have an issue with the safeguards put in place to thwart terrorism should move elsewhere.



