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Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates: Snowden Was Justified

A live Oxford-style debate on whether Edward Snowden was justified in his actions.

For:
Daniel Ellsberg, Former U.S. Military Analyst & Pentagon Papers Whistleblower
Ben Wizner, Legal Adviser to Edward Snowden & Attorney, ACLU

Against:
Andrew C. McCarthy, Former Federal Prosecutor & Contributing Editor, National Review
Ambassador R. James Woolsey, Former Director, CIA & Chairman, Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Has Edward Snowden done the U.S. a great service? There is no doubt that his release of highly classified stolen documents has sparked an important public debate, even forcing what could be a major presidential overhaul of the NSA’s surveillance programs. But have his actions—which include the downloading of an estimated 1.7 million files—tipped off our enemies and endangered national security? Is Snowden a whistleblower, or is he a criminal?











When: Wed., Feb. 12, 2014 at 6:45 pm
Where: Merkin Concert Hall
129 W. 67th St.
212-501-3330
Price: $40, $12 students, $200 for Spring 2014 Debate subscription
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A live Oxford-style debate on whether Edward Snowden was justified in his actions.

For:
Daniel Ellsberg, Former U.S. Military Analyst & Pentagon Papers Whistleblower
Ben Wizner, Legal Adviser to Edward Snowden & Attorney, ACLU

Against:
Andrew C. McCarthy, Former Federal Prosecutor & Contributing Editor, National Review
Ambassador R. James Woolsey, Former Director, CIA & Chairman, Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Has Edward Snowden done the U.S. a great service? There is no doubt that his release of highly classified stolen documents has sparked an important public debate, even forcing what could be a major presidential overhaul of the NSA’s surveillance programs. But have his actions—which include the downloading of an estimated 1.7 million files—tipped off our enemies and endangered national security? Is Snowden a whistleblower, or is he a criminal?

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