Sonny Clark
Diamond Member
- Banned
- #1
What information should be classified, and what information does the public have the right to know? Aside from top secret information concerning weapon technology, war strategies, and defense projects, what information should the military withhold from the general public? Aside from information on American spies and their assignments, what should the CIA withhold from the general public? What information should the Department of Justice withhold from the general public?
What does transparency mean as it relates to the government? Does it mean that the general public should be informed on government decisions and activities except where national security comes into play? Classifying information should be restricted to national security, military operations, and those matters that could in some way compromise our government, should the information fall into the wrong hands. Other than those exceptions, I see no reason not to have a well informed public.
When legislation is argued and debated behind closed doors, and secret deals are made in order to bring a bill up for vote, should the public demand to know what took place and what deals were made? Is secrecy necessary in order for Congress to function properly?
In my opinion, the "classified information" label is abused to the point of a government without transparency and openness with the public. And, when information is declassified, and given to the public, rarely is there anything earth-shattering revealed. I believe that at times, information is classified in order to hide misconduct and questionable actions within the government structure.
Wouldn't you like to know everything the government knows about UFO's and the Kennedy assassination?
What does transparency mean as it relates to the government? Does it mean that the general public should be informed on government decisions and activities except where national security comes into play? Classifying information should be restricted to national security, military operations, and those matters that could in some way compromise our government, should the information fall into the wrong hands. Other than those exceptions, I see no reason not to have a well informed public.
When legislation is argued and debated behind closed doors, and secret deals are made in order to bring a bill up for vote, should the public demand to know what took place and what deals were made? Is secrecy necessary in order for Congress to function properly?
In my opinion, the "classified information" label is abused to the point of a government without transparency and openness with the public. And, when information is declassified, and given to the public, rarely is there anything earth-shattering revealed. I believe that at times, information is classified in order to hide misconduct and questionable actions within the government structure.
Wouldn't you like to know everything the government knows about UFO's and the Kennedy assassination?
