content: being in russia is not evidence of greater treason. i dont think you understand what snowden even did. i also dont think you understand what patreus did. snowden did what he thought was right to the american people. patraeus told his mistress things she didn't need to know for no good reason. snowden let you know that you are being recorded. patraeus told his wife and biographer "classified information regarding the identities of covert officers [this is HUGE], war strategy, intelligence capabilities and mechanisms, diplomatic discussions, quotes and deliberative discussions from high-level National Security Council meetings." so no, you're wrong on your 'as-evidenced-by-the-fact' and many would agree you're wrong on ethical principles.