NSA Leaker Edward Snowden Makes A Rare Public Statement Endorsing This Weekends Protest Against The NSA

Edward Snowden, right, is backing a Saturday protest against dragnet surveillance practices supported by many politicians, such as Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., left. US News and World Report

Edward Snowden Endorses D.C. Protest Against NSA in Rare Public Statement -- US News and World Report

Surveillance whistle-blower: 'Join us in sending the message: Stop Watching Us'

Former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden urged Americans to protest against the massive phone and Internet surveillance programs he exposed in a rare public statement Thursday.

Snowden is living in exile in Russia, where he was granted temporary asylum on Aug. 1 after a dramatic month-long stay in Moscow's international airport. He's wanted by U.S. authorities for alleged theft of government property and alleged violations of the Espionage Act of 1917.

Since being granted asylum, the whistle-blower has largely shunned media attention. But in his Thursday statement, he recommends participation in the Saturday protest organizers hope will be the largest anti-surveillance demonstration in U.S. history.

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My Comment: This demonstration will probably be the largest anti-surveillance demonstration in U.S. history .... the fact that many from Hollywood are going to show up will guarantee a good crowd and media coverage.