Top Secret America does make for excellent schools. I should know: I've attended them and taught in them. If only we could streamline their parents' waste and redundancy without losing their commitment to public education and opportunity for their (and their neighbors') kids.
There's what appears to be an excellent Frontline coming this fall on Top Secret America (including sites of many nondescript buildings in industrial parks around the country with four floors above ground but 10 secret floors below ground level). It focuses on the work of two reporters covering this for The Washington Post. The goal of homeland security has created something nearly as large and unmanageable as the military-industrial complex.
Paranoia only gets us into fear-based neuroses. Don't let them "win" and fall for paranoia. Our two main weapons are Trust, Openness, and Humor.. Three! Our Three main weapons are ... :>)
It's not really that hard to get a clearance. Basically, you have to avoid living in "enemy" countries or having relatives live there and not be in massive debt.
Or have anything you can be blackmailed for. Most US turncoats sell out for cash. Gambling is a no no too.
A preview is available on PBS video at http://video.pbs.org/video/1546952964.
Or have anything you can be blackmailed for. Most US turncoats sell out for cash. Gambling is a no no too.
@4 don't forget #3 Profit!