National security is a brittle excuse and remnant of the cold war that has dug so deep a hole of lying for so long that we are at the cusp of having to admit a shitload of information if only to save us from a global warming demise.
While embarrassing we all would understand especially after seeing the effect of the big lie. The biggest lie will be cut down to size. The Vatican is ready to be on board as well. I don't know about other religions.
The cowardly fear of a handful of individuals is about the only thing we have to overcome. It's time to wake up to what is being concealed.
Only a full and open accounting will advance a new renaissance.

An open AND INFORMED MIND is all we have when encountering a friend or foe who has the ability to change or manipulate our perception. With that power all bets are off that we can gain an upper hand or understanding.

Even if the 'overlords' exist and operate in their own best interests and our own, they are not infallible.