If it was only "being smug" that would probably be tolerable. The issue here is ...

Paddywack on Sept 30, 2013 | parent | context | favorite | on: Lavabit needs your help to fight for the right to ...

If it was only "being smug" that would probably be tolerable. The issue here is actively paying for them to challenge the legality of the NSA's actions - something that would really irritate the NSA, to say the least.