So why would Clapper lie about it to Wyden? Additionally, what good would leaking it to Congress do then?
As a whole, I agree that the pardon alone would be a poor signal. Ideally it would be accompanied by additional changes. You argued that Snowden didn't accomplish much though and part of the reason is the hostile reaction from the government.
>It would be rewarding people declassifying large government programs based on their feelings about those programs
If a program is classified, it shouldn't be in a moral gray area. The public should be aware if we're committing unethical acts.
So why would Clapper lie about it to Wyden? Additionally, what good would leaking it to Congress do then?
As a whole, I agree that the pardon alone would be a poor signal. Ideally it would be accompanied by additional changes. You argued that Snowden didn't accomplish much though and part of the reason is the hostile reaction from the government.
>It would be rewarding people declassifying large government programs based on their feelings about those programs
If a program is classified, it shouldn't be in a moral gray area. The public should be aware if we're committing unethical acts.