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[quote=Anonymous]A couple of comments:

Old drug use:  Not a problem if you disclose.  (several years ago).

Pot is illegal under federal laws.  Current pot use shows disregard for the rules.  Hence, no clearance.

Financial issues:  the real question is judgement.  If you had a lavish lifestyle and went into debt, and fall behind, no clearance.  They really only care if you are delinquent by more than 3 or 4 months.  If you made good, and disclose, no problem.

Arrests:  if you are arrested, that usually is an indication of someone out of control.  You are more likely to be stupid.

Travel:  They can not stop you from traveling, but if you travel without prior disclosure, they can revoke your clearance.

Mistakes happen.  They know that. rare mistakes (like not knowing Disney is sending you to the Bahamas is not a big deal.  Repeated mistakes are an indicator of poor judgement.

Security violations:  everyone makes mistakes.  Self report.  If it is rare, no big deal.  Most common one is bringing in the cellphone or Apple Watch into a closed area.  I have done it three times over 12 years.  Self report, and no big deal.

They are trying to make sure that you are not blackmailable (hence admitting things means you safe there), that you can't be bribed (financial issues make you vulnerable), and you are loyal to the USA.  [/quote]

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