Everything on HN front page is about the NSA

We'll see what the upvotes say. I personally like seeing stories from various angles on this issue. There is of course a technology interest in these stories, as many HN readers expect to set up businesses (or are already running businesses) that involve using the Internet to communicate with clients.

The biggest government spy operation in history is now public knowledge. It's kind of a big deal.

Come back in 5 years (assuming HN still exists) and ask yourself if everybody trying to bring awareness to a very alarming trend is a bit overkill.

I'll leave you with a pertinent quote from Desmond Tutu: "If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor."

It's even more annoying when you're not from the US. I know this is a big deal, but really ... 20 top posts?