Why the persistent political apathy over NSA surveillance?

Meh. If I were in charge, I’d be a-spying on all you galoots. No ifs, ands or buts. I’d expect no less from anyone else.

Understood. Say, you’ve got something on your upper lip there. No, the left side.

Kinda like the old joke:
Why does a dog lick his own balls?
Because he can.