Every time I read about the rise of the American surveillance state I always ask myself this, "would our founding forefathers actually agree to this?" I cannot

Every time I read about the rise of the American surveillance state I always ask myself this, "would our founding forefathers actually agree to this?" I cannot see how they would allow for persistent surveillance as proposed in this article. I would even go so far as to say the same about all of the NSA revelations. The problem I think is that the general public is disinterested and ignorant of our nation's roots. Until such a time that Joe and Jane Average get angry and active our America will continue down this evil path of no return.