[wouldntbprudent]

In August 2004, the agency suspended Tice's clearance.

Memo to Tice: there are bunches of rules and regulations on when a person's security clearance can be suspended.

The fact that it actually was suspended (the action made it through all the hoops) speaks volumns.

Also there's an appeals process. Did Tice appeal?

[blogblogginaway]

"Mr. Tice will face an NSA appeal board later this month, and he expects the agency to dismiss him"

http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20050219-115743-9136r.htm