Only if you're following the rule of law. That is not a "given" at the best of times.
The ancients knew this. That's why Hammurabi posted his laws in the first place.
Keep policy secret, and the people that pay for it won't pay.
That's why the pro-blue-line got so upset when I started talking budget.
That really hurts them. And it's the only way I can.
They won't like the ride, to paraphrase an officer.
/johnny