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Should Government’s Default be Secret or Open?

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the default setting for any action by government should be to immediately place it online, in a searchable database so any and every citizen has easy access to it. Today the default is the … Continue reading

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Government Secrecy and National Security

Dear Friends, It seems to me, since the Russians, Chinese and every other nation apparently have complete knowledge of the US’ military plans, equipment and capabilities… the laws on national security are in truth only there to hide our government’s … Continue reading

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Government Fairness is an Oxymoron

Dear Friends, It seems to me, anyone who believes government has ever been, is, or ever will be fair, is hopelessly Pollianish. Government has nothing to do with fairness, government is all about power, and power is the primary quality … Continue reading

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Open Government

Dear Friends, It seems to me, when government works in the dark, someone is going to stub his toe. The US government more and more hides even it’s most mundane workings from the public. There are obviously grievous examples such … Continue reading

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