There have been several individuals who have leaked highly classified (top-secret) material to the public in recent times, including Edward Snowden (former National Security Agency government contractor) and Bradley Manning (former U.S. Army service member). Each have been accused of violating the Espionage Act of 1917. Do you believe that the federal government needs to amend the act to further outline the legality of leaking electronic documentation to the public (United States and abroad)? Why, or why not? What additional safeguards should the federal government put into place to prevent classified materials from falling in the hands of the media or our foreign adversaries?
