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		chrisseaton on June 29, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why do so few people major in computer science? (2... > He’s highly qualified for that job He is, yes. And one of his essential qualifications needed for the job is being respected by the establishment because he's come through the establishment institutions and a profession respected by society with a combat action badge, rather than a technical contributor, which society does not respect.

jki275 on June 29, 2020 [–]

One of those essential qualifications is being technically competent, which he clearly is.

Having a CAB is not one of those qualifications, most NSA directors have not had one or had any combat experience.

Just as most CEOs are hired for their business expertise, not only their technical abilities.

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