You're right to point out that the NSA doesn't give a fuck about the law, but..
> the rule of law is the point, it is a necessary condition for a civilized society and MOST ESPECIALLY the government needs to be bound by it
You seem to be overlooking the fact that the organization that makes the laws is, by definition, above them. The government is not bound by its own laws any more than a King or Emperor by his, back in the day.
The reason why you see crimes go unpunished is that people with political power and/or connections are effectively above the law.
> the rule of law is the point, it is a necessary condition for a civilized society and MOST ESPECIALLY the government needs to be bound by it
You seem to be overlooking the fact that the organization that makes the laws is, by definition, above them. The government is not bound by its own laws any more than a King or Emperor by his, back in the day.
The reason why you see crimes go unpunished is that people with political power and/or connections are effectively above the law.