Why does the chapter argue that the same type of information about the activities of the NSA was received so differently from Edward Snowden and journalists Priest and Arkin? Why does the chapter argue that the same type of information about the activities of the NSA was received so differently from Edward Snowden and journalists Priest and Arkin? Snowden$$s disclosures did not violate any security laws, while Priest$/$Arkin$$s reporting did. Snowden$$s disclosures violated national and international security laws and Priest$/$Arkin$$s reporting did not. Snowden focused on Google, while Priest$/$Arkin focused on Yahoo. Snowden focused on a national security program, while Priest$/$Arkin focused on an international security program.