Google Outraged Over Allegation NSA Illegally Accessed Data
Says it wasn't aware of it
Google has expressed outrage following a report that the US National Security Agency (NSA) has hacked its data links.
An executive at Google said it was not aware of the alleged activity, adding there was an "urgent need for reform".
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Google might "act" like they are upset, but they won't do squat about it. There are no more American heroes, especially in companies like this. They are run by simpy, whimpy, metro-sexual ass-wipes.
No one has done more to facilitate the NSA's illegal surveillance than Google has.
There are some heroes left -- just at smaller companies.
http://lavabit.com/
He chose to close his secure email business rather than turn over user data to the NSA.
Note the link at the bottom to help him fund his court case.