Edward Snowden

I Spy, You Spy, We All Spy

Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 7:20 AM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

According to Edward Snowden’s latest rolling disclosures, when it comes to international spying, the United States targets allies like France and Germany as readily as it targets frenemies like China and Russia. Unsurprisingly, the Europeans are “shocked, shocked,” and are expressing feelings of profound betrayal: The German chancellor, Angela Merkel, and French president, François Hollande,… Read more.

Ignorance prevails re NSA spying and Snowden leaking

Friday, June 14, 2013 at 5:23 AM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

Immediately below is a commentary I wrote last Saturday (June 8) on the public’s reaction to leaks about the U.S. government’s National Security Agency (NSA) spying on its citizens. In light of the international media frenzy NSA leaker Edward Snowden caused this week, I have decided to reprise it here, followed by a new commentary… Read more.