These surveillance programs work perfectly… against Americans! Have you noticed these NSA spy programs did not catch/ prevent Boston bombing, underwear bomber, Ft Hood killing? But did you notice how quickly Generals Petraeus & Allen, Eliot Spitzer, Chief Justice John Roberts all rolled quickly?! Take note of people who quickly change their tunes on the Hill or in government. I have to tell you I’m starting to wonder what “they” have on Marco Rubio for him to be such a tool for the progs on immigration reform!
That said, I’d say the NSA spy programs work perfectly in blackmailing anyone who goes against the machine!