(06-29-2025, 07:15 PM)F2d5thCav Wrote: ...
And the worst offenders ? Those in intel and security positions.
And you don't have to dig very far to see the reason why either. That's where the big money is! That kind of info is worth millions. There are people who have built entire careers based on getting the clearances required for some of those levels, and then building relationships inside those circles, just so they can leave and sell this kind of intel to the enemy, or the media (who is also the enemy). Some don't even leave; they're able to get away with it in their regular day job.
All the more reason to cancel any and all security clearances when people leave government employ (which they do, but not carefully monitoring them and their associates after their departure closely enough.) Yes, there's a bit of a double edged sword here, but just consider at the alternatives. This is national security we're talking about here, not the keys to the power tool case at Home Depot! The very sovereignty and safety of 340 million taxpaying citizens depends on this information remaining secure. These are critical responsibilities with grave consequences upon failure.