re: #444 krypto

Snowdon’s obviously absurd statements about Hong Kong’s “spirited commitment to free speech and the right of political dissent” (as if the British were still in charge) sounds like an effort to ingratiate himself to the Chinese government that he hopes will protect him.

Hong Kong’s citizens have certainly showed a spirited commitment to free speech, and they are fighting a battle to maintain their rights against the PRC. However, in the past two or three years they appear to be losing that fight badly. Whether Snowden knows this or not, who knows.