I agree in that no terrorist worth his salt would assume communication channels are not monitored.
But I disagree in that unilaterally undertaken electronic surveillance of US Citizens has, for the past 39 years (since Katz), resulted in evidence that was inadmissible in Court.
So, if this is part of a WAR PLAN, will the troops come in and take down the terrorists on the domestic end of these calls? Will the perps be incarcerated in military brigs? Will habeas corpus be suspended, to facilitate military trials?
Any clear take on the issue of NSA surveaillance must think through the use of the infomation, as well as what limits and what oversight will be applied - all of that is infinitely variable, and needs to be adjusted to suit changing circumstances.
Wait, wait, wait...
I heard the "experts" say that the surveillance was to STOP attacks...not for prosecution.
Your post was going in a whole different direction than I was thinking...NOW I have whiplash!! LOL
Re: what you posted...I will have to think on that a get back with you.