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Since when does the government need to approve books for publication? You want to "be an ass" because as the author, you want those details out, and as the publ
by Kliment 16y ago
Since when does the government need to approve books for publication? You want to "be an ass" because as the author, you want those details out, and as the publisher, you know those details are what will sell the book.
- kmfrk 16y agoSure, endanger the lives of American and coalition troops, how does that make someone an asshole? As long as you're doing it for PR and profit.
- count 16y agoDepending on what kind of security clearance you have/had, you sign some long-term (ie: for life) NDAs and other paperwork that gives the government right of refusal to allow you to publish (in any fashion) any work. Including things like your resume. It's not something normal, regular, average citizens deal with, but for those who are trusted with highly sensitive knowledge, it's par for course.