Customs officials have copied Americans’ phone data at massive scale

not a defense but so do citizens. anything you don't write down on a piece of paper can be accessed by more random people around the world with enough time and effort than you might think.

remember you purchased a product from a private company and are willingly paying for a service under terms you agreed to that can be changed at any time.

what it boils down to is you are using some dude's satellite dish in space... lol. it's not "yours"

there are certain rights you have. these rights can be suspended depending on the circumstance. you know this also and would support this if you consider the parameters under which such suspensions take place, rather what they prevent when used as intended.

Americans scream tyranny is wonderful, but Americans are unable to explain why Cubans try to escape even though Cuba has gun control and free medical care.