Government info: You bought it, you should be able to see it

February 15, 2009

[edit] Government info: You bought it, you should be able to see it

"In this era of ever- increasing government secrecy, it's nice to be able to celebrate a victory for the public's right to know.

So lift your glass -- or your coffee mug -- and join me in toasting the California First Amendment Coalition's successful court fight on your behalf.

The victory came 10 days ago when a California appeals court affirmed the public's right of access to a government mapping database."

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