Posted on 07/02/2006 9:58:06 PM PDT by paulat
We Need Fewer Secrets
By Jimmy Carter Monday, July 3, 2006; A21
The U.S. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) turns 40 tomorrow, the day we celebrate our independence. But this anniversary will not be a day of celebration for the right to information in our country. Our government leaders have become increasingly obsessed with secrecy. Obstructionist policies and deficient practices have ensured that many important public documents and official actions remain hidden from our view.
The events in our nation today -- war, civil rights violations, spiraling energy costs, campaign finance and lobbyist scandals -- dictate the growing need and citizens' desire for access to public documents. A poll conducted last year found that 70 percent of Americans are either somewhat or very concerned about government secrecy. This is understandable when the U.S. government uses at least 50 designations to restrict unclassified information and created 81 percent more "secrets" in 2005 than in 2000, according to the watchdog coalition OpenTheGovernment.org.
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I'm sorry, but, there was no president worse than Carter. And, that makes Clinton the second worst. Did Jimmy keep Desert 1 secret?
I agree with both assessments. President Peanut was the worst (e.g. incompetent) and Clinton the 2nd worst, as the most corrupt -- ethically and morally.
Two pisses in a pot.
Earlier! He was already a peanut brain then. Admittedly he's now just a shell. I'll give the Navy the benefit of the doubt and say his dementia started when he left the service. Prior to that he was well monitored, thereafter he only needed to exceed Billy's standards.
Total idiot.
What we really need is one less FORMER PRESIDENT along with his knee pad wearing followers!
One thing about Jimmy...we don't have to criticize him...we just can sit back and watch...
I think some of the FReepers say, "Pass the popcorn!"
LOLOL!
Agreed!
It's time for full discloser, Mr. Carer.
What is your toothpaste? I mean, what IS the secret of that toothy grin?
How can I sleep at night till I know?
Election night in 2008 if Hillary is behind in the votes will see riots and massive violent protests all over the country saying the election had been stolen. Soros and friends will make sure the plans are in place in case she doesn't actually win.
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