The title has absolutely no connection to the referenced article, which only lamented the issue of "excessive classification" hindering proper oversight.  The writer, of course, did not have the clearance or expertise to assess whether any classification would have been "excessive."  It may come as a surprise to him, but nobody in the classified world wants "excessive" classification, because it is a royal pain in the ass to deal with. The other comments here are simple prejudice and paranoia.  Adam Smith represents my district and has been a left-wing Democrat loyalist for two decades. Just get a little more mature in your outlook.  Where do you think we are going to get our advanced weapons from?  Walmart?