Even Scientists Get Screened

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Recently some Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientists have objected to being subjected to background screening in order to continue to do security sensitive work. Whatever the emotional appeal of this objection, it cannot be considered rational.

Any employer or investor (such as NASA, which contracts with JPL) has a clear right to require, in return for funding a project, that the persons entrusted with the work be both qualified and trustworthy. This is especially true where the work involves security sensitive information.

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Even Scientists Get Screened

Background screening is a common requirement for employment in public service, including the military and law enforcement, as well as those hired to screen others. The more sensitive the work, the more thorough must be the screening.

At this time in history, it shouldn't require the brain of ...

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