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> He was engaged in what was legal on a local basis. Local jurisdictions don't grant security clearances on behalf of the federal government, FYI. Cannabis is
by topspin 7y ago
> He was engaged in what was legal on a local basis.
Local jurisdictions don't grant security clearances on behalf of the federal government, FYI. Cannabis is a Schedule I drug and illegal to use for any purpose outside FDA approved research programs according to existing Federal law.
> Does the violation of any federal law or regulation disqualify someone from holding a security clearance?
If you did it they'd pull your clearance. This isn't speculation. It happens to little folk all the time[1].
As cynical as it might seem the parent isn't wrong in pointing out the obvious disparity in treatment of wealthy and influential people vs plebs. Musk has the contacts and the lawyers to commit a federal crime on video and keep all of his privileges in this life, and you don't. I can't fault anyone for concluding this sort of double standard is a great dysfunction.
[1] https://www.fedsmith.com/2019/05/30/revoked-security-clearance-leads-indefinite-suspension/ https://www.fedsmith.com/2019/05/30/revoked-security-clearan...