[jfoutz]

I bowed out of the process. I just couldn't quite figure out how to reconcile what was asked of me.

Don't be around people in possession of illegal drugs. Ok, well grandpa died and I know for sure his oxy is in his medicine cabinet. Grandma hasn't thrown that away. You're not really allowed to do that, ya know?

I understand why the rules are the way they are. I understand that they would not care about that situation. The FBI agent asked rather pointed questions about, am I the kind of person who follows the rules when no one is watching. I feel pretty comfortable saying I do. I feel pretty comfortable believing they do not.

There are plenty of smart hardworking people with clearances. I believe in them and I believe they're generally trustworthy, but are held to an impossible standard so they can be fired at any time. I get it, but I can't accept that, so I don't.

Also the the OPM breach was cool.

[lukas099]

Do they really care if your Grandma has Grandpa's old medicine? I find this hard to believe.

[jfoutz]

They don't.

The rule is clear and explicit. There are rules that are written down, that you agree to abide by.

There is a second set of rules, that is not written down, that is the actual standard you're held to.

I don't know how to do that. so I didn't.