Both figures acted in such a way as to either prevent or to expose the violation of the freedom of American citizens. Without such freedom then actions justified through the attempt to secure them are effectively self-perpetuating oxymorons. Finally, although both Cook and Snowden share obvious characteristics in terms of their character it is important to note that their actions differ. While Cook has essentially acted negatively in refusing the grant the FBI request, Snowden has become a positive criminal as a result of his actions. A non reflexive and naive condemnation of this fact, however, fails to take into account that the organization that Snowden opposed is effectively able to legislate its own actions, and, by doing so, to circumvent any legal responsibility for them. As such, while Snowden 's actions have made him a criminal, it is nonetheless clear that both and Cook were justified in seeking to prevent the exploitation of personal freedom for the sake of
Both figures acted in such a way as to either prevent or to expose the violation of the freedom of American citizens. Without such freedom then actions justified through the attempt to secure them are effectively self-perpetuating oxymorons. Finally, although both Cook and Snowden share obvious characteristics in terms of their character it is important to note that their actions differ. While Cook has essentially acted negatively in refusing the grant the FBI request, Snowden has become a positive criminal as a result of his actions. A non reflexive and naive condemnation of this fact, however, fails to take into account that the organization that Snowden opposed is effectively able to legislate its own actions, and, by doing so, to circumvent any legal responsibility for them. As such, while Snowden 's actions have made him a criminal, it is nonetheless clear that both and Cook were justified in seeking to prevent the exploitation of personal freedom for the sake of