Friday, March 17, 2006

Analysis: States steadily restricting info

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1110ap_sunshine_week.html
"In statehouse battles, the issue has pitted advocates of government openness - including journalists and civil liberties groups - against lawmakers and others who worry that public information could be misused, whether it's by terrorists or by computer hackers hoping to use your credit cards. Security concerns typically won out."

..."A democracy can only function if we have information. You can only have oversight of government if you have information."...

Thanks, RG (is that your real name?)

- Vox

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