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and that is the purpose of the Constitution. Eventually, governments can force their way into anything. Which is why the Fourth Amendment is so explicit. They are breaking the law.

A few months ago they were using the "metadata" argument. Where are the prosecutions now that thats obviously BS?!

I (probably) did miss that. I only have so much time to spend on here and so much stuff just falls through the cracks. It's the worst of both worlds then already.

Apparently you missed it. That was done by the British and shared with the NSA. Maybe that narrative doesn't work for you but that is what happened.