It's technically illegal for the NSA to intercept the Internet traffic of American citizens, but that doesn't mean the US Government can't supply certificates to GCHQ and company.
If American values are so great, why do they stop at American borders?
Ok, I know why. But it's infuriating to watch the U.S Government throw it's weight around in other countries under the guise of spreading democracy or "cooperation", but then operating like a totalitarian police state anywhere it sees fit.
It's not O.K. that Americans get a better deal than everyone else when it comes to privacy and security. Especially not when the U.S government acts like the World Government in real terms.
I really don't have a problem with the U.S running things. I have a problem with the U.S. running things for the the exclusive benefit of America... whatever America is these days. It's certainly not the American people anymore.
EDIT to add, I'm not attacking your comment by the way. I'm jumping on the "illegal to spy on American citizens" bit, which we also know is untrue in real life.
Ok, I know why. But it's infuriating to watch the U.S Government throw it's weight around in other countries under the guise of spreading democracy or "cooperation", but then operating like a totalitarian police state anywhere it sees fit.
It's not O.K. that Americans get a better deal than everyone else when it comes to privacy and security. Especially not when the U.S government acts like the World Government in real terms.
I really don't have a problem with the U.S running things. I have a problem with the U.S. running things for the the exclusive benefit of America... whatever America is these days. It's certainly not the American people anymore.
EDIT to add, I'm not attacking your comment by the way. I'm jumping on the "illegal to spy on American citizens" bit, which we also know is untrue in real life.