Freedom Versus Secrecy in Government »

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But George Washingtons are few and far between; secrecy in the hands of lesser mortals becomes a killer. The next year, a British general also planned a surprise attack, this time on American regiments as they slept near Paoli, Pennsylvania. Secrecy was again essential, so General Charles Grey ordered his men to remove the flints from their muskets and use their bayonets instead; his aide, Captain John Andre, explained that "firing discovered us to the enemy...and produced a confusion favorable to the escape of the Rebels..."

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    berkeley8 months, 2 weeks ago

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    the voices for secrecy from within government and the military are many.

    the cries for openness from the people are many.

    the media is so far unwilling to listen to the people. we have to be louder.

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      slate8 months, 2 weeks ago

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      I agree. Demand that the Obama administration is more transparent in what the bills they offer up is before they enact them, and give those that have to vote on them time to get the message out to the masses.

      It looks like 8 years of one party having all the power taught us nothing.

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