Pick a side and debate whether you believe Snowden acted appropriately or inappropriately in blowing the whistle on the NSA

Edward Snowden – Hero or Traitor? Part 1

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Many would argue that the ultimate expression of ethical autonomy is whistle-blowing. The stakes are even higher when the whistle-blowing involves disclosure of classified or highly sensitive information such as with Edward Snowden. In this discussion, you will debate whether Snowden is a hero or a traitor. You will also review the Qin article Hero on Twitter, Traitor on News: How Social Media and Legacy News Frame Snowden and discuss the social media implications involved with this example of public sector whistle-blowing.

Respond to the following:

• Pick a side and debate whether you believe Snowden acted appropriately or inappropriately in blowing the whistle on the NSA.
• Discuss your opinion on the role social media plays in whistle-blowing cases and how public organizations—government agencies or otherwise—should react to and/or use social media in the wake of a whistle-blowing incident.