It perpetuates the mythology of classification and information control. If you have clearance, you can lose it by accessing classified information improperly.

It perpetuates the mythology of classification and information control. If you have clearance, you can lose it by accessing classified information improperly. That would probably mean losing your job. If you don't have clearance, you should be considering all the information you can get your hands on. Not doing so, would be poorly doing your job.