Already over 30,000 people have signed a thank-you note to NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden at SupportEdwardSnowden.org — a website set up by RootsAction.org.
The note reads: “We thank Edward Snowden for his principled and courageous actions as a whistleblower, informing the public about vast surveillance by the National Security Agency that undermines our civil liberties.”
A few of the thousands of comments added read as follows:
“Your courage and integrity give hope to a hardened cynic. I will do what I can to raise awareness and campaign for change, and for your personal safety and liberty. Thank you.”
“If only we had more people with your courage and convictions. You have helped restore my faith in humanity.”
“What you’ve done will inspire kindred spirits around the world to take moral action despite the risks.”
“Your character and courage are inspirational. I only hope that if put in the same position I would do the right thing, as you have. Thank you for your lesson in being a human.”
“‘In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.’ –George Orwell. Thank you.”
“Thank you for your courageous actions in the defence of democracy, liberty and justice. You have demonstrated the highest form of loyalty and for that you have my respect and admiration. Good luck.”
“They are trying to make a criminal out of the person who exposed the crime!”
“Just think how this world would be if everyone did the right thing! Thank you Edward.”
“Your courage is so rare — thank you for this brave action to defend the 4th amendment. Wishing you well.”
“Thanks for calling attention to the Police State that we have become.”
“Thank you, Edward. We can no longer say, as did people in Nazi Germany, that they didn’t know what was going on.”
“Thank you for stepping up for freedom. I am proud to join with the people of the world in applauding your conscience.”
“Thank you for your honesty, incredible sacrifice, and clarity. We will not allow the government or the media call this anything less than a courageous move and wake up call to resuscitate Democracy.”
“I can’t thank you enough for this act of courage and personal sacrifice. You give me hope that the forces of oppression can eventually be overcome.”
“Your bravery and your actions are more than commendable. I stand with you. Keep your spirit up in the challenges ahead. Thank you for standing up for Democracy and your fellow citizens. Well done. You are a true hero.”
“Bravery for principle is very contagious, thank you!”
“Thank You Edward. ‘The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.’ – -Albert Einstein”
“You and Bradley Manning are my heroes. I am proud of you.”
“Thank you for stepping forward and putting your life at risk to save our precious liberties. Thank you for believing in the bill of rights. Thank you for doing what is right even when our government prohibits it. Thank you for your efforts to stop the decline into the novel ‘1984’.”
“Finally someone with guts.”
“Bravo, Edward! You are an inspiration to all freedom-loving people!”
“Thank you for your courageous actions. I hope this will be contagious and result in many more stepping out to join you in exposing the terrible state of freedom here.”
“Thank you for letting me know just how far towards fascism my supposedly democratic country has slid, all in the name of ‘keeping me safe’. I salute your courage.”
“Thank you Edward. We’re with you all the way.”
The note will be delivered to Snowden with all signatures and comments that anyone adds at SupportEdwardSnowden.org