The whole idea of 'keeping secrets' implies a LOT of assumptions about those from whom the secrets are kept. I think that is a huge part of the problem. Look at all the "cheaters" who get caught and then find that their partners have more trouble with the secret aspect of the situation than with the "cheating."
If you apply this to government, the usual implication is that the public somehow is incapable of dealing with the hidden information appropriately. The assumption seems to one of stupidity......I think this is similar to the parental attitude when they don't tell children certain things. Being age-appropriately honest is a much, much better way to go when handling sensitive topics.
Keeping secrets says so much about how the secret-keeper views the one(s) chosen to be kept ignorant.
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I think that is a huge part of the problem. Look at all the "cheaters" who get caught and then find that their partners have more trouble with the secret aspect of the situation than with the "cheating."
If you apply this to government, the usual implication is that the public somehow is incapable of dealing with the hidden information appropriately. The assumption seems to one of stupidity......I think this is similar to the parental attitude when they don't tell children certain things. Being age-appropriately honest is a much, much better way to go when handling sensitive topics.
Keeping secrets says so much about how the secret-keeper views the one(s) chosen to be kept ignorant.