The biggest leak of top secret documents from the US security state was orchestrated by Edward Snowden with meticulous planning, revealing his belief in ethical betrayal by the US government. Feeling morally betrayed after enlisting in the army and realizing the truth about the Iraq war, Snowden sacrificed his life to expose the government's deception. He understood the risks involved, including the possibility of ending up in prison for the rest of his life, and kept his actions hidden even from his girlfriend to protect her from potential repercussions.

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