Why Is Demanding More a Bad Thing? - Pro

Intelligence vs. Cost

In “Why Transparency Is Good (or Bad) For a Government?”, Pulidini argues for an open government. First, she states that transparency will expedite the passing of new legislature. Next, she contends that transparency can lead to better informed constituencies. Finally, she argues that it can improve relationships between the government and its citizens. Although Pulidini does acknowledge the inevitable financial cost of government transparency, she proves that the positives heavily outweigh the negatives.

Pulidindi, Julia. "Why Transparency Is Good (or Bad) For a Government?" CitiesSpeak. 17 
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Pulidini’s arguments are valid ones. Many government officials are concerned that an increase in transparency will lead to the public demanding more information. But why is that inherently a bad thing? Why is it wrong for the public to want to know what is going on? When the public  is well informed about future decisions, it will be more qualified come voting season to make the proper choice. In addition, the citizens of the United States will learn to trust their government and improve communication when the street goes both ways. An effective government should trust its people if said government wants people to trust in it. With an increase in transparency, it is likely that we will quickly see an improvement in communication and trust between the people of the nation and their government.