I've been mildly concerned over this issue, however i've been of the opinion that the MSM has been blowing it way out of proportion, and most likely making a bigger deal of it than it really is. However, should it eventually be established that the NSA has been violating Constitutional rights without legal permission, then I hope that the letter of the law will be carried out against them as necessary.
That said, I was at first inclined to give significant weight to CNET's write-up on this subject. I use them as a technology resource for freelance work that I do, and have a fairly high opinion of their knowledge base when it comes to subjects concerning technology. In other words, I figured this article would present a clear-cut, bare-bones outline of exactly what it is that the NSA has been doing.
After reading this "FAQ" I did glean some useful insight into the nuts-and-bolts of what the NSA was doing, but I couldn't help but notice the political angle with which it was written -- "But haven't Democrats brought forth similar measures"? was one of the questions, and in the answer, it talks about the Republicans "total control" of the agenda, or something along those lines. Made me think that whoever was responsible on the CNET staff for writing this piece definitely has a poltiical axe to grind on the subject.
I had really expected CNET to remain apoltical, even on this issue, but it appears to be something that even THEY are incapable of. Disappointing.
Hmmmm....good observation.