-Caveat Lector- -----Original Message----- From: State and Local Freedom of Information Issues [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Patrice McDermott Sent: Monday, July 22, 2002 4:30 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Fwd: Homeland Security FOIA exemption
An excellent editiorial by Paul McMasters can be found at: http://www.freedomforum.org/templates/document.asp?documentID=3D16574=20 <http://www.freedomforum.org/templates/document.asp?documentID=3D16574> Among other things, it states: The FOIA exemption in the Homeland Security Department legislation "would deny to the public crucial information about hazardous materials, chemical releases, toxic spills and other threats to health and safety - = as well as vulnerabilities to terrorism and sabotage. There would be a real risk that critical infrastructure vulnerabilities would be worse if the information about how private businesses are running nuclear and chemical plants, refineries, water systems and other facilities is hidden from = public scrutiny. "In other words, this exemption would not be your ordinary loophole but rather a standing invitation for companies with something to hide to label incriminating material as "critical infrastructure information," submit it to the new department and thus put it beyond the reach of the public, the press, the Congress and the courts. ... " <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/";>www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html";>Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/";>ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
