Do people actually pass an FBI repoly and continue?

arent the FBI more nuts than others about the poly?

I was an FBI employee and was selected for a CI poly after being suspected of something that was proven later to be ridiculously untrue. However, even when I kept my status quo, the FBI came back to me after a length of time from my poly and stated that it is their policy to take away FBI access from an employee who failed a poly regardless of the reason. Basically fail poly = lose FBI access = lose of job. I want to appeal and get another poly. How should I do this since I am no longer in the bu.

Removing an employee's clearance is the "new" way of moving employees out of a position.  It's happened to several federal employees I know.  DHS is one of the worst offenders.  A clearance is not a right and it is granted by an agency.  With most federal agencies you have a right to appeal a denial of a clearance, but get ready to pay big $$ for an attorney to battle an agency that has an endless supply of money and personnel.  The FBI (aka:  Fan Belt Inspectors) is a unique agency.  Your rights as an employee are limited.  As a condition of employment, FBI personnel are required to sign a document stating they can be mandated to take a polygraph.  Refusing an exam can be used as a basis for administrative action (i.e.  you're outta here).   The FBI is still a "good old boys club" and if get on their bad side they will find a way to remove you. 

Like many people on this form, I recently failed my poly (completely floored that this happened) and was unsuccessful at appealing.  I was wondering, if I applied for another federal agency (i.e. the CIA or another agency that administers a poly) and passed their poly, would the FBI honor that down the road if I re-applied with them?   

Also, has anyone heard if writing to your congressmember or having someone within the FBI appeal for you would make a difference?

I hate that failing the poly absorbs so much of my mind...I can't stop thinking about it and replaying that day in my mind and wondering what I could have done differently.