In one hand, of course all those story fragments are alarming and revolting. On the other hand, each time such a thing surfaces the most surprising is always t

In one hand, of course all those story fragments are alarming and revolting. On the other hand, each time such a thing surfaces the most surprising is always that it seems to have surfaced due to this automatic declassification mechanism that I've never heard of an equivalent anywhere else in the world. In most places, including many modern and wealthy democracies, I believe you would just expose yourself to troubles if you asked for some clarifications about any ancient classified material. I wonder if there is any recommended source to learn more about how this law/practice came to be?