David Swanson's Counter Punch, written observation after watching  Edward Snowdens thinking evolve in Stone's film, Snowden; "Most people obey illegal orders without a peep. The question, then, is how smart, dedicated young people come to believe that militarism and secrecy and abusive power are noble pursuits." The military suicide rate suggests that perhaps there is a recognition that their actions weren't noble. Perhaps it's the constant propaganda, movies, adds that promote the military without showing the human harm.  Perhaps it's the lack of journalists for the most part who don't challenge the myths of the propaganda that comes even from the highest office in our nation. The nature of the mentality in AMERICA, I am not certain that it would be safe for Snowden to return.