Loyalty oaths are a peculiar thing. They ask a person to commit in writing a thing they may–or may not–have done already.

Look, if you’re an undercover spy staring at children from across the street, you’re already raising more questions than answers. But if—IF—you’re an undercover spy and you want to lay low, for goodness’ sake, find a plausible lie and stick to it. You don’t go off sacrificing yourself to the Greater Cause.

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