Interesting that the anti-Snowden gang is conspicuously silent thus far.

...and that the real danger to our Constitutionally guaranteed rights under the law was brought to light in a highly effective way.

All the Snowden haters appear to feel the same.

Thanks for the thread, Indi Guy.

...to be seen by all those who have any interest whatsoever in preserving our Constitution.

We haven't seen the naysayers chime in yet. Do you think that thoughts presented here are so powerful that the vilipenders are rendered mute?

This actually should be pinned to the front page.

...that expresses respect for our Constitution -- the very foundation of our rule of law. Keep on kickin' FA.

All Americans need to see this....And take action!

the NSA in order to protect our human and constitutional rights! The United States cannot be simultaneously an open democracy and a secretive police state. These are mutually exclusive...

The guise of "national security" has traditionally been & still is a veil behind which the assertion of "plausible deniability" is made by those who subvert our Constitution.

This gray is now being exploited to the heretofore unimaginable levels.

This surveillance is wrong!

...where it comes to the American peoples' voice on this essential issue. ...Which is ironic, given that Obama was very much in line with our concerns during his candidacy.

Principles > Party

Wrong then.
Wrong now.

I take their silence as approval.

As I've said before, if the "surveillance apologists" find a way remove President Obama from the discussion, many will be fine to condemn the NSA.

the various security agencies.

As with many technical areas, those outside the field may have a gut feeling that something is wrong, but get overwhelmed by experts from within the field. How does a Congressman, Senator or President tell the spooks "no" when so many opponents will jump on that "no" as evidence of treason and/or naivete? How many would trust their gut in the face of experts stating that this is vital information?

When everyone is being watched because everyone is equally suspect, no one is being watched.

...but government agencies have a life all their own. The question is whether or not a president has the power to reign in these entities, assuming he/she has the will to do so. I believe the answer is no.

The last president who actually acted as president & tried to exercise control over spook central was JFK. ...And we all saw the example that was made of him.

Wait a minute - they're all lifelong outspoken liberal Dems. Must be some mistake.