i somewhat agree with spun and any1 else with a similar opinion. it showed them how it can be accessed and they made it stronger, they shoulding quite be THANKING him, but this is definitly a good thing for the country.
i am however CANADIAN, eh? but i do know a substantial ammount about American Politics and Government related issues.
70 years is a bit harsh, but i somehow feel like he will be released early on some sort of 'condition'.
He deserves it? How would a simple test of curiosity, and helping to show that the government's computer systems suck result in a 70 year sentence? That's his entire life, because the government is made of douche bags.