the nsa, while monitoring 300 million people filed to find the one man, snowdon
whose only purpose in working a for subcontractor was to steal all their secrets
re snowden, under the constitution, did not committ treason
Oran's Dictionary of the Law (1983) defines treason as
citizen's actions to help a foreign government overthrow, make WAR against,
or seriously injure the [parent nation]." In many nations, it is also often
considered treason to attempt or conspire to overthrow the government,
even if no foreign country is aiding or involved by such an endeavor.
REMEMBER WE ARE NOT AT WAR AND HAVE NOT BEEN SINCE THE CONGRESS
DECLARED WAR AGAINST JAPAN AND GERMANY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR
At times, the term "traitor" has been used as a political epithet, regardless of any
verifiable treasonable action. At times, the term "traitor" has been used as a political
epithet, regardless of any verifiable treasonable action. In a civil war or insurrection,
the winners may deem the losers to be traitors. Likewise the term "traitor" is used in
heated political discussion – typically as a slur against political dissidents, or against
officials in power who are perceived as failing to act in the best interest of
their constituents.
The Treason Clause applies only to disloyal acts committed during times of war.
Acts of dis-loyalty during peacetime are not considered treasonous under the
Constitution. Nor do acts of Espionage committed on behalf of an ally constitute
treason.
For example, julius and ethel rosenberg were convicted of espionage, in 1951,
for helping the Soviet Union steal atomic secrets from the United States during
World War II. The Rosenbergs were not tried for treason because the United
States and the Soviet Union were allies during World War II.
most jobs require a skill test to see if a potential employee is capable of performing
a job for which he isbeing considered. shouldn't new members of congress or the
senate be required to pass a test to see if they understand the constitution they
are swearing to defend and protect.
posters on boards like this should not have to understand anything, bcause they are
entitled to any opinion they want, but not their own facts. facts stand on their own.
