Most were not properly vetted to get a security clearance.

Nothing has changed in over 50 years.

If someone in uniform had done this, they would be prosecuted immediately!

I can remember when republicans started dumbing down the education system over 40 years ago. Slowly, slowly creating generations of poorly educated to be manipulated. I was lucky to learn reasoning and critical thinking before it affected me.
Thankfully some dedicated teachers went above and beyond