If companies in America can not ensure security from the surveillance state, the Cloud will simply move to other countries. This will be devastating to many American technology companies building software and hardware.
Supporting links:
Fundraiser to support 'NSA-proof' email gets off to a roaring start
http://venturebeat.com/2014/06/21/fun...
In Letter to Obama, Cisco CEO Complains About NSA Allegations
http://recode.net/2014/05/18/in-lette...
The open source revolution is coming and it will conquer the 1% - ex CIA spy
http://www.blacklistednews.com/The_op...