Topic: Classification

George Howard discusses the idea that "reality shouldn't be classified" and shares his optimism for future disclosures. He links the "crenulated iron spherules" found in Bendell's machine to those found at the Younger Dryas boundary and the 9/11 site, suggesting a common plasma-based mechanism. Carlwood argues for more synergy between occult scholars and ufology researchers to better understand these phenomena.

The guest clarifies the difference between security clearance and operational access, noting that much classified material is tactically insignificant. He argues that truly sensitive information is often not classified at all to avoid the administrative trail required by law, such as registering with controlling authorities. Instead, agencies classify the "accoutrements" around a subject to create a virtual hole or smoke screen that protects the core intellectual property.

Following the 1967 incidents, Air Force officials ordered personnel not to discuss the events, coinciding with the ongoing Condon Committee investigation at the University of Colorado. Salas describes being interviewed by the Air Force Office of Special Investigation (AFOSI) and forced to sign secrecy papers. He notes that commanders appeared unsurprised by the reports, suggesting prior knowledge of the UFO interference.

A 2009 ACLU study revealed that over 2.4 million Defense Department personnel hold security clearances, highlighting the scale of government secrecy. In 2010, the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) reported 76.8 million classification decisions, a 40% increase that cost taxpayers approximately $10.2 billion. Salas argues this level of secrecy undermines democracy by preventing the public from effectively monitoring government activities.

Paulides explains how government agencies use the "missing presumed dead" classification to remove individuals from active public records after a certain period. This administrative practice complicates the tracking of long-term missing persons. The CanAm Missing Project has assisted the National Institute of Justice by providing documentation on cold cases that were previously lost or omitted from national DNA databases.