Bring the US Government, not Edward Snowden, to Justice!

For the past several months, the Obama Administration has slowly been building a case against Peoples Republic of China, citing corporate and government hacking from China against the United States as reasons for heightened tensions between the two superpowers. The US Government has even gone as far to say that it does not hack public or civilian networks. However, with Edward Snowdens leak, it has been revealed that this is not the case. In fact, the former CIA employee estimates that there have been over 61,000 overseas hacks conducted by the United States against civilian networks worldwide. Even here in Hong Kong, one of the victims was Chinese University. The hacking in Hong Kong alone also extends to public officials, domestic and international businesses within the city, and even local students.

As an American, I am horrified by the actions undertaken by the Obama Administration. While I have a lot of respect for Mr. Obama, the actions of his administration are invasive, unconstitutional and un-American. Edward Snowden has committed no punishable offense. He has revealed to the public the dirty dealings of our beloved government. For many Americans living in the city of Hong Kong, the shocking revelation of the actions undertaken by our government overseas has left me shocked and appalled.

If the United States was truly the paragon of freedom and liberty it claims to be, they would exonerate him of all criminal charges. People like this go down in history as heroes. People who stand up to oppression and stand their ground.

I now say to you, citizens of the world, citizens of the United States, citizens of Hong Kong. Support Edward Snowden. Fight for his asylum in Hong Kong or overseas. He has done nothing but stand up for your rights. Now we should return the favor.

The US Government must be brought to justice. The US Government must answer for its unacceptable actions. Fight for your freedoms. Fight for Edward Snowden.