Politicians at all levels of government seem to have forgotten that in this country and in this state the people have a right to know what their government is up to. There are precious few legitimate reasons for governmental actions to be conducted in secret. Allegations that Grady was out to appease the press not only are blatantly false, they miss the importance of his legislation entirely. Certainly the N.C. Press Association supported the measure. Newspaper reporters and other media representatives have a front-line view of what happens when government operates in secret.
People have a legitimate right to know what their government is up to.
Without that information, the relationship between government and the people inevitably degenerates into mutual distrust and suspicion that undermines our ability to remain a free, self-governing people. Whether you liked it or not. Contents protected by copyright. Unauthorized redistribution prohibited.