Absolutely. Was struck with the same sentiment. Felt a bit happy that I am highly certain it's the kind of letter my dad would send were I in a similar situation.

Unfortunately I think much of this story is going to be forgotten quickly when the hunt for Snowden is over. I think the media is covering this so much just because right now it is a big cat and mouse game. When that is over and another more exciting soundbite comes up...that's that.

This type of spying has been known and approved and even published in the mainstream press since at least 06 and it hasnt bothered the majority of the public until now. Therefore I think the current uproar is just excitement related to the chase and the press will forget and fall back in line to more "if it leads it bleeds" content soon enough.

European governments certainly have not known for very long about their diplomats being spied upon. That story, in my opinion, could really have some legs.

I wouldn't think this is anything new...Cold War anyone?

Thanks for putting this in a great context.

I read it closer to 'I'm proud of you' but ya, pretty awesome.

How do you differentiate those?

It's possible to love somebody without being proud of them.

For example, if your son was a drug addict who was in and out of jail and did nothing with his life. You would probably not be proud of him - but you could still love him dearly.