Earlier quoted context omitted.
collecting things that interest you in a compulsory manner vs marijuana use The key difference to the government is hording can be perfectly legal while marijuana use requires you to participate in the black market.
Which is a pretty flimsy reason to believe an adversary might find leverage against you. But hoarding is a force multiplier in the adversary's favor.
Re: Trove of Stolen Data Is Said to Include Top-Secret U.S. Hacking Tools
#81I think it's more about willingness to participate in black market activities makes you untrustworthy in the government's eyes.