Personally, I think it's hype.
However...back in '98, I was talking to my brother (a missile systems tech with a TS clearance) on the phone and mentioned something I know about that is beyond classified. I gave absolutely no details; but one week later, I suddenly owed the IRS over $40K. I was informed in a private meeting with them that, if I behaved myself until 2006, nothing further would happen. Scary!
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