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Edward Snowden wants to come home
Edward Snowden can be a very divisive figure. I’m going to leave out any personal opinions about him, and instead simply state that it appears he wants to come home, meaning back to the United States.
I was surprised to hear this. Some call him a hero, some call him a traitor, some say he acted because he hates the U.S., and some say he acted because he loves the U.S. There’s even been an Academy Award-winning film made about him. Either way, I wonder if things are not going so well over in Russia and he is suddenly becoming homesick, even though he does have freedom of movement even if it is under guard.
If he does return, it’s very likely he is going to be facing some very serious charges, some of which may very well carry the threat of the death penalty. His main concern appears to be about getting a fair trial, something that could be very, very difficult considering how well known he is around the world.
