Baker’s article was published half a year later after Snowden’s first divulgence, and it mainly argues and informs audience of the bipolar attitude toward Snowden. After the focus shifts from Snowden’s leaking to the NSA’s programs, how people judge Snowden is tightly cling to their view of spying programs. Advocates argue that Snowden should be pardoned if the programs are illegal and debatable, and his disclosures are protected by the law. Though few members of Obama’s review panel agree that the programs need some changes, officials still condemn Snowden for damaging the society by illegally leaking classified files and they deny to offer a negotiation. Peter Baker, a political writer and newspaper reporter at The New York Times, works
