Move that goal post a bit more. It's clear you haven't read up on how it's used all the time.
to not let a state spy on you
I'm not saying I or the average person on this forum needs to use these measures. The average person isn't hiding data or capable of hiding from the state completely. But do not advertise a commercial VPN as a tool to remain private from the state. It is a worthless tool unless the person on the other end is going to jail for you.