Amount Quote by Ted Gup
“You have tens, hundreds of thousands of people in government, and just as many among contractors, who feel totally comfortable writing at the top of the document "internal use only," "official use only," and a million other synonyms, all of which amount to "none of your business" to the public.”
About This Quote
Source Article: "The Culture of Secrecy in Government", The Atlantic, 2010
Government and contractors often label information as restricted, creating a barrier that keeps the public uninformed and erodes trust.
In simple terms: Labeling documents as secret hides information from the public.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for transparency and accountability.
Themes
transparency
accountability
trust
government
information
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
journalistic
analytical
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- public hearings
- policy debates
Key Concepts
public policy
media ethics
citizen rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What information truly needs protection?
- How can transparency be increased without compromising security?
A Different Perspective
Balancing security needs with openness can be complex.
