Edward Snowden is a 29-year-old man who has revealed the biggest mysteries about what the NSA, the National Security Agency, really does. His confidential leaks are among the most crucial political leaks in history. On the other hand, Snowden created controversy in the United States and made people distrust the government, even though he used illegal means to obtain this information. (Luce) Edward used rhetoric, culture, and deception in his reports to the public. However, the question arises: “Do the ends ever justify the means?” In my opinion, I think the end of this dilemma is justified. Edward, a former NSA employee, released classified information about our government's invasion of our privacy. It is estimated that Snowden took approximately 1.7 million classified documents containing information about the NSA. The public is most aware of his wiretapping leak and a database storing every call made to the United States. They are examined for target words that could signify terrorism or other illegal activities. (Greenwald)However, the United States of America is known for its democracy, a government where the people have a say. A dictatorship is a place where the government tells its people what to do and can keep secrets out of public view. With our cultural practices in America, we are accustomed to feeling strong national pride. So this leak of information, going against our own government, made some people believe that Edward Snowden was a traitor and a spy for Russia trying to sell national secrets. Others, who believe in our government, have secrets to hide from us, think Snowden is a hero. (Luce) When asked how Edward felt when he first released the NSA files to the public, he replied: "I understand... middle of paper... Jack . “Jack Kerwick – The Case of Edward Snowden: Reason versus Rhetoric.” townhall.com. Np, January 7, 2014. Web. May 12, 2014. .Luce, Edward. “Edward Snowden did us all a favor – even Barack Obama - FT.com.” Financial Times. Np, November 3, 2013. Web. May 12, 2014. Sanger, David and Eric Schmitt. “xpostfactoid.” Edward Snowden, rhetorician? Np, February 9, 2014. Web. May 12, 2014. Wittes, Benjamin. “Edward Snowden is now Russia’s puppet.” New Republic. Np, April 19, 2014. Web. May 12 2014. .