I n the United States you cannot get a security clearance to work in the military or public jobs if you have family with foreign affiliation or living abroad. The same should apply to Obama.

Submitted by TG (United States), May 22, 2008 at 02:20

How can we as a Nation allow Obama to run for President if he does not have a secret clearance? Are we crazy?

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