Let me give you the example of the official explanations for bombing of Chinese embassy I founded National Security Archive for just this purpose. It is not the government s business what use I make of the information. Remember that large corporations or oil companies or cartels no better than one person. Hidden interests must be revealed whether the mafia in NY or Moscow. In public affairs, all must be public.
Corporations can have no hidden interests.
We all have a right to know. As information professionals, you are the arbiters of this egalitarian purpose. You have the responsibility for this aspect of social justice.