Occasion
The topic pertains to American citizens, which would make it important to those who value their privacy. McManus decides to write this article because it is one of the greatest acts of betrayal that the US government has committed to the citizens of America. Snowden's leak was the wake up call that Americans needed to question how far the government has gone to prevent terrorism. This article was a call to action on part of the author, but it was to declare Snowden as a danger. McManus went against the crowd to demonstrate that Snowden had barely done America a favor. Instead he denounced him and highlighted his actions that put America at risk to other countries, such as leaking other confidential documents.
The topic pertains to American citizens, which would make it important to those who value their privacy. McManus decides to write this article because it is one of the greatest acts of betrayal that the US government has committed to the citizens of America. Snowden's leak was the wake up call that Americans needed to question how far the government has gone to prevent terrorism. This article was a call to action on part of the author, but it was to declare Snowden as a danger. McManus went against the crowd to demonstrate that Snowden had barely done America a favor. Instead he denounced him and highlighted his actions that put America at risk to other countries, such as leaking other confidential documents.