Gov't is by the people for the people. When individuals that have been placed into positions of power make decisions and take actions that are the deterriment of the populace, they should be held accountable. If an individual has knowledge that the gov't is engaging in unconsitutional behaviour, we all have a duty to stand up and make the behaviour known. If people are afraid to do what is right for fear of the consequences, then we are all doomed. Making allegations against the very group of people that will determine your guild or inocense and determine your sentence I believe makes Snowden's claim of not being able to get a fair trial valid. Patriot Act is a horrid piece of legislation and anyone that voted for or supports the inviduals that gave this thing life should be ashamed. Amendment IV (Privacy of the Person and Possessions) The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.