I really do not see what I watch on IPTV (ahem, U-Verse) should be of any concern to AT&T and any Commie government agency.
Big Comrade is now upon us. Hey, but like any forward-thinking cowsumer, there is always the nice route: leave AT&T for cable. AT&T would rather grab both their ankles, and have you do the same, then stand up for public rights.