That’s why some of us (I’m sure you’re included in this statement) were actually upset at all the warrantless spying that happened during the Bush years and how it paved the way for this.
Yes, the worry with all this data collection was never just about the present, but about who might get their hands on it in future once it has been collected and stored, and what they might use it for.
I was upset but I was also like, “yeah, of course they’re spying on all of us.” Like it was so NOT a surprise that it was almost difficult to get upset about it.
That’s why some of us (I’m sure you’re included in this statement) were actually upset at all the warrantless spying that happened during the Bush years and how it paved the way for this.
Yes, the worry with all this data collection was never just about the present, but about who might get their hands on it in future once it has been collected and stored, and what they might use it for.
I was upset but I was also like, “yeah, of course they’re spying on all of us.” Like it was so NOT a surprise that it was almost difficult to get upset about it.
Exactly how I felt, saw a big headline revealing that the “NSA is spying on Americans!” And just thought to myself oh, y’all just now noticed??