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> the US needs that ability for national security Bullshit. > recruitment monopoly on the best and the brightest in the field of cryptography and computer se
by aianus 11y ago
> the US needs that ability for national security
Bullshit.
> recruitment monopoly on the best and the brightest in the field of cryptography and computer security
Again, bullshit. The NSA can't compete on compensation and there are plenty of people who refuse to work there out of principle alone.
- dogma1138 11y agoIt's not bullshit the NSA plays a pivotal role in ensuring US national security, that doesn't mean that their current actions are justified, but having the means is a national security mandate in the current geopolitical climate. And the NSA doesn't need to compete on monetary compensation, it competes on a whole 'nother level which is giving people the biggest challenges to solve while having access to unparalleled levels of resources and cutting edge technology. Bell Lab's didn't compete on compensation either, but it was where everyone wanted to work because of the environment. You also disregard nationalism, patriotism, and the ability of the intelligence community to groom targets which they've perfected into an art form.
- aianus 11y ago> You also disregard nationalism, patriotism, and the ability of the intelligence community to groom targets which they've perfected into an art form. I'm not saying those things don't exist or that the NSA is incapable of hiring competent people, I'm disputing your claim that the NSA has a 'monopoly' on recruiting the best and brightest. I've seen no significant correlation in my personal experiences between skill in mathematics and patriotism.