NSA/Future Fiction

  I have a three page fictional account of the NSA story already written out. It was actually pretty good, if I do say so myself, and I just did? It was a tongue in cheek story, on a news story which occurs on June 12, 2033, twenty years from today. Because it was already three pages and growing quickly, I decided against it? That, and the fact, that by it being an attempt at humor, laced with no small amount of sarcasm, that it just would not be proper? The point of fact is, that this story is so interesting on so many fronts, and so incredibly important to this country, that it begs some serious attention!
  The best example of how interesting it is, is the fact that it has forged some curios pairings. Glen Beck, and Rush Limbaugh on the same side as Van Jones and Michael Moore, You can't make this stuff up! Whether you agree with what Ed Snowden did, or not, is irrelevant? What is important, at least at this stage, is the fact that we are having an honest discussion. One that is so personal, that it blows political affiliations right out of the water! People are reacting honestly, speaking for themselves, without a teleprompter, or a prepared talking point! In short, people who are trained not to speak openly, and to never be wholly clear (Politicians), are being direct and honest, and frankly, I find that refreshing!
  I'm looking at my three hand written pages for the next line? A force of habit I guess? Still, when you have a good story, you do want to tell it. Maybe just another chapter in one of the books I can't get published? I'll tell you this one part however. The only real name I used was that of the reporter in the story, just because I love the guy's name? I mean, Trace Gallagher, how cool is that? He could easily be a gunslinger at the OK coral, or Machine Gun Kelly's sidekick? If I had a name like that, I would thank my parents every day, but I digress?
  But this is a most serious subject, one that challenges us about our beliefs, and the freedom to express those beliefs. The players in this, are obvious. The fact that the subject came to light under this administration is ironic to say the least? What in essence this is about, is whether the American people can trust their government to know everything about them, and to never use this treasure trove of information against them for political gain! This with an ever growing evidence of just such abuse,  
almost daily, coming from branches of the government, sworn to protect those rights?
  Certainly, the protection of our citizens from the outright evil which seeks to destroy us, should have every tool available! But if we freely give up our freedoms in order to stay safe, haven't the terrorists already won?