Seeing that we are in the new "Transparency in Government' ideology, thought I would post about it briefly.
If this idea is to ever take off, the current administration MUST mandate that all areas of government become more transparent. Now I agree that *some* areas MUST remain cloaked, defense is just such an area. However, other than national defense, I cannot think of any other arena that should be given the secrecy that is awarded so many functions today.
One such arena of secrecy that comes to mind is adjournment broadcasting from the National Senate and House on CSpan. Currently, once these two adjourn, it is no longer possible for CSpan to be allowed coverage. Why is that? Why aren't we as US Citizens allowed to view our elected officials in chambers discussing ideas that will in future shape the amendments put upon us by those same elected officials? If items of interest are discussed on the Floors of the House and Senate, then we as the 'electors' should be given access to such discussions.
Just a thought from someone that would like to see MORE information being given from our elcted governemtn. I am tired of the secrecy.
S.O.
If this idea is to ever take off, the current administration MUST mandate that all areas of government become more transparent. Now I agree that *some* areas MUST remain cloaked, defense is just such an area. However, other than national defense, I cannot think of any other arena that should be given the secrecy that is awarded so many functions today.
One such arena of secrecy that comes to mind is adjournment broadcasting from the National Senate and House on CSpan. Currently, once these two adjourn, it is no longer possible for CSpan to be allowed coverage. Why is that? Why aren't we as US Citizens allowed to view our elected officials in chambers discussing ideas that will in future shape the amendments put upon us by those same elected officials? If items of interest are discussed on the Floors of the House and Senate, then we as the 'electors' should be given access to such discussions.
Just a thought from someone that would like to see MORE information being given from our elcted governemtn. I am tired of the secrecy.
S.O.
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