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Old 04-14-2023, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
Too much information is classified, and too many people have access to it. It has been that way for more than 50 years, and I don't know of any serious efforts to change the system. I had a SECRET clearance for 35 years, but I never really needed it. They just gave it to me automatically. Don't expect any changes to occur.
From what I can research seems you are spot on. Apparently (and giving consideration to the differences in size and population) no other country comes close to ours in issuing secret, top secret, etc. privileges. An FBI agent on the news said same as you experienced, had highest classification which was top secret plus (some additional letters I don't remember) and said retired without even once needing the designation !