In retrospect, Snowden ...

Have to say, I really doubted that Edward Snowden guy. Many of you felt he was a patriot, a martyr ... a symbol of self-sacrifice and all that was right with idealistic freedom.

I thought he was a naive moron and that many of you were pretty much the same given your arduous support of him. Now I can see how wrong I was. He's certainly tied himself to the right horse there in Russia. Those guys definitely know how to do freedom and human rights the right way! That Russian government is the pinnacle of consideration, helpfulness and respect, and I for one hope the Ukrainian people appreciate it.

My eyes are open now, Edward Snowden! You really showed that American government how wrong it was and I hope they apologized (through back channels, of course) to you for the atrocious way in which it's been behaving. Really ... why spy on people and other governments, which obviously follow the Golden Rule. Team Putin!

EDIT: Wow, the hate and anger! You guys are reading this too literally. Just highlighting the further hypocrisy of Snowden continuing to accept asylum from Russia given the Crimea occupation. He got on his pedestal and called out the US and then accepted asylum from Russia. Yes, I know it wasn't his first choice. Yes, it was the smart play if he didn't want to see the inside of a jail cell. But you can't stand on principle only when it's convenient for you. Hence, it should be clear by now that he is not a hero.