Obama Increases Access to Government Records

[steven787]

@Tyrannical: I'm sorry, I understand (but do not agree with) the requests for the "long form" birth certificate but the college records? But really, let's not start that argument again. This thread is about the current President (who was confirmed by the Congress, and sworn in twice by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court) and his actions to open up government to the citizens.

You do realize there are grade requirements and behavior standards to get on to a law school's Law Review, right? Additionally, there are no Educational Requirements to be or act as president of the United States.

On topic:

ssj12:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing_room/executive_orders/
http://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing_room/proclamations/

I do not agree with his haste to close Guantanamo, the place isn't the problem it's what goes on there. Closing it is political; however, he's trying to restore dignity to all people being held by the United States, by only holding those who have enough evidence to be held until trial or pose a danger to the United States (nothing that wouldn't be done to a dangerous American in a criminal court) and treating people who have not been proven guilty of crimes as innocent under the previous conditions.

His first executive order is actually bigger, further limiting lobbyist of the executive branch during his administration. This is fantastic for two reasons. First, it sets an example and expectations for legislative and state lobbyist codes and rules. Second, it supports the idea that lobbyist should be limited to the validity of their arguments; limiting the impact of wealthier lobbies without eliminating the wealth factor completely (the money can be used to hire better lobbyists, to do better research, and for presenting and promoting their desires... not for buying support).

Call me a hippie if you will, but I like the idea of influence in the hands of the people with a fair but capitalist component. I also like to think that the US should promote human rights by setting an example before trying to influence other nations.