American Scandal

ENCORE: Edward Snowden | Read, Write, Execute | 2

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Apr 29, 2025
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Snowden's Early Tech Passion

  • Young Edward Snowden spent late nights online fixing his computer and connecting with an anonymous tech community.
  • Sharing his real age risked exposing his identity, but he chose honesty over secrecy.
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Snowden’s 9/11 Wake-Up Call

  • On 9/11, Snowden was late to work and learned of the attacks during his arrival.
  • Alarmed for his family’s safety, he rushed through traffic trying to check on them.
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Moral Dilemma at the CIA

  • Snowden worked in CIA tech support but became disillusioned witnessing unethical practices.
  • He realized mass digital surveillance could replace brutal tactics but must be handled with care.
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