&gt; Hillary may be a triangulating politico ; but this one is a no brainer for her.<p>Well that&#x27;s exactly the point though, no?<p>Deep, excavatory reform in intelligence (and government generally) - the kind of change that might lead Snowden to be treated with respect - is precisely the motion that requires thought leadership from a statesperson who is <i>ahead</i> of public opinion instead of riding it.