Libertarians and many common citizens in the US have protested against comprehensive spying to the NSA on ordinary citizens.  But the outcry in the US in no way matches the profound disappointment and even disgust of other nations around the world.  The prompts vary from country to country.  This article in Propublica discusses Germany.  Why NSA Snooping Is Bigger Deal in Germany   Sadly, around the world, the US has been diminished by this fundamental invasion of privacy.