It seems to me that this person probably tried to intentionally withhold these points that were brought up thinking he wouldn’t get caught. Then when they did come to light, his excuse was that he “didn’t know” those items needed to be listed. In other words, now that he is caught his only way out is saying that he didn’t know. I don’t think that excuse works in any scenario, so I agree with the judge. If you don’t have the common sense to understand what needs to be put down in the background packet, then you probably shouldn’t hold a security clearance and possibly put our nation in Jeapordy. Interesting article Marko!