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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHow often have you heard the phrase "it's in the interest of national security"?
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How often have you heard the phrase "it's in the interest of national security"? (Original Post)
Scuba
Feb 2014
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Ironically, never regarding safe food, water, or a healthy or educated citizenry.
GoneFishin
Feb 2014
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KG
(28,753 posts)1. national security = corporate interests damn near every time...
jsr
(7,712 posts)3. Nowadays if you dare to ask why, chances are it's classified.
It's an extremely useful phrase.
GoneFishin
(5,217 posts)2. Ironically, never regarding safe food, water, or a healthy or educated citizenry.
Usually it means someone with power or money will be embarrassed or lose profits if the information gets out.
El_Johns
(1,805 posts)5. Also food production.