[EL] non-disclosure: logical ending?

[Smith, Brad]

No. FOIA is a tool for allowing citizens to monitor government - it does not serve for government (or other citizens) seeking to monitor citizens.

In fact, I think the example proves my point. FOIA requests are routinely redacted of personal information, especially for non-governmental employees, and including even names.


Bradley A. Smith

Josiah H. Blackmore II/Shirley M. Nault

   Professor of Law

Capital University Law School

303 E. Broad St.

Columbus, OH 43215

614.236.6317

http://law.capital.edu/faculty/bios/bsmith.aspx

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Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2012 11:59 AM
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Subject: [EL] non-disclosure: logical ending?

>From a layman:
Would not the logical evolution of the views of Brad Smith et. al. be the repeal of FOIA and shutting down Congressional Record -- in order to protect our brave representative citizens from SWATing and other acts of revenge for unpopular speeches, votes and other actions?
H Brown
North Kingstown, RI

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