Please read the section in Chapter 8 titled “The NSA Revealed: The Case of Edward Snowden.” The Edward Snowden affair created a great deal of controversy. Some thought he was a hero for exposing NSA’s electronic spying on American citizens, while others thought he was a traitor.

First, explain why you think he is either a hero, or traitor.

Second, as a result of restrictions on the NSA, do you think we are more or less safe from terrorists, and why?

• Homeland Security and Terrorism 2nd Edition, Larry Gaines, Janine Kremling, and Victor Kappeler, Pearson Publishing, ISBN-9780134549170 (See First Day Inclusive Access Program details below)