NASA official warns staff about publicly displaying their badges

When I worked at a defense contractor, we were told to remove our badges when leaving the office, lest they be seen (and somehow copied) by spies hanging out at nearby restaurants. I would have thought any federal agency concerned about security would have the same policy.

Perhaps the policy was a little paranoid, but I also can't think of any reason to wear a badge beyond the area where it's required.

The full title is:

> NASA Official Warns Staff About Publicly Displaying Their Badges Amid Reports of Harassment

>“We are all very proud to work for the space program,” wrote Dr. James Polk, NASA’s chief health and medical officer. “But in the current environment, with a lot of negative rhetoric coming in our direction, I want you all to please use caution.”

There are many reasons we have not returned to the Moon since Apollo; but it still stands as a monumental achievement that has not yet been equaled, demonstrating what is possible when we put the petty bullshit aside and all pull together. Too bad it took the Soviet Union to force us to do that. But what is happening now under Trump & conflict-of-interest Musk will certainly not get us anywhere fast.

Meanwhile, humans on the moon score-sheet:

Government workers: 12

Billionaires: 0