Progressive Values Stories: Drew & Carol on Openness v Secrecy

by WhatAre Progressive Values [courtesy of Blog for America]

 I met Drew at an Obama event  in Oakland, California and Carol Hanelberg at a convention in Los Angeles.  They both had in common a value of openness. Drew is disturbed about the secrecy in government and feels Barack Obama will bring transparency. Carol talked about openness starting at home and extending  out to family, friends and society. 
 

"The best weapon of a dictatorship is secrecy, but the best weapon of a democracy should be the weapon of openness." 
Niels Bohr

"Where secrecy or mystery begins, vice or roguery is not far off." 
Samuel Johnson

 Progressive Values Stories: Drew on Openness v Secrecy

 The Bush administration has been one of the most secretive administrations and it really has affected my trust in my government, the way I have viewed my ability to be involved in politics.  I have really respected Obama’s commitment to transparency in government, a government that is accountable for its own actions.