> Due to the fourth amendment (I'd recommend reading it), I'm definitely surprised at the scope of what has come to light. These actions directly contradict it, both in letter and spirit.

I'd bother replying to the rest of your ill-informed statements, but it's clear that you don't understand the systems involved. Read up on it before making such false statements. I really don't need to address your circular logic, that's just sad.

There is no "blanket spying" any more than a police watching traffic go by for speeders is "blanket spying". There's your car analogy.