In German law, there is the principle of "Es gibt keine Gleichheit im Unrecht" which means that it is not admissable to break the law if some other person does

In German law, there is the principle of "Es gibt keine Gleichheit im Unrecht" which means that it is not admissable to break the law if some other person does it. The land of the free should be ashamed of its mass surveillance no matter what. Even if Russia and China and whatnot continue to do it. And, the USA has much more grip on critical internet infrastructure. Therefore it makes a difference if they care.