You're 100% right about both of those points. It does just really show that they just don't care and never did about the values of freedom, integrity, human rights, democracy, etc that they have conveniently waved when it suits their purposes. There is a reason that sunshine/transparency laws are hated by all politicians--especially despots.
You're 100% right about both of those points. It does just really show that they just don't care and never did about the values of freedom, integrity, human rights, democracy, etc that they have conveniently waved when it suits their purposes. There is a reason that sunshine/transparency laws are hated by all politicians--especially despots.
It is quite easily misrepresented/misunderstood, but that's no excuse for this bullshit.