[besselheim]

It's not really a ridiculous question.

The popular narrative of Snowden's actions and motivations doesn't add up when you look at all the available evidence.

It's quite reasonable for people to suspiciously probe the mythos built up around him.

[marssaxman]

Sure it does. His statements about his motivations are consistent with his actions. It's remarkable, actually, just how consistent it all is, and that's part of the reason people admire him.