Akkam’s Razor

There is really nothing here worth discussing. I’ll let Dubya’s words tell his story…

Bush reiterated his long-held claim that he is in favor of freedom of information but not at the expense of national security. “I believe in open government,” he said, but added, “I don’t want you reading my personal stuff. There has got to be a certain sense of privacy. You are entitled to ask questions; you are not entitled to read my mail between my daughters and me.”

We all know Mr. Benjamin Franklin’s oft quoted thoughts on that issue…

Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.

On Armstrong Williams, it’s OK as long as you tell (eventually…)

“It is deceptive to the American people if it is not disclosed,” he said. “In reviewing this issue I have been told it has gone on for quite a while, it is legal to use these video news clips, but it is incumbent upon the people who use them to disclose that it is made by the government. There needs to be full disclosure.”

A short list of Bush Red Herrings…

Still, Bush went on to defend his position that some things, such as personal e-mails, are not public record, growing slightly more emotional with his answer. “I am worried about things getting in the press that put people’s lives at risk, It is that judgment where there is tension.”
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“I don’t want you reading my personal stuff. There has got to be a certain sense of privacy. You are entitled to ask questions; you are not entitled to read my mail between my daughters and me.”

George, if you took the time to read FOIA, you would know that those items are specifically exempted. Oh, right, you don’t read. Well maybe someone can get it on your iPod.

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