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jm7489 t1_iujbtkw wrote

Reply to comment by tpb772000 in eli5 What came of Edward Snowden leaking all of that classified intel? by tpb772000

Well there are literally hundreds of millions of people to actually spy on, and I doubt an agency like the NSA even cares about your run of the mill illegal activity either.

But no. You haven't had right to privacy since 2001

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tpb772000 OP t1_iujc2mu wrote

Right, I know I am but a insignificant person and not worth watching watching, but it is a sobering thought.

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jm7489 t1_iujcx0z wrote

Well here is one that might help. The only difference between now and when you were ignorant of it was your own blissful ignorance.

Not to say I condone or necessarily believe the NSA is a lesser evil. But I made peace with the reality of things a long time ago.

What's truly alarming is the pure lack of real reaction from the public when the horrible things that happen behind the scenes get brought to light

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tpb772000 OP t1_iujd897 wrote

I was aware of it when it first came out, then I had some family problems, saw that EU made decisions and after that I forgot about it like the forgetful person I am. Remembered it every now and then but never saw anything.

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