[amsat-bb] Transparency and Double Standards

[E.Mike McCardel]

Just an observation. Among all of this talk, during the past BOoD election
cycle, about Transparency, I find it amazing that the excuse of the Lawyers
or others don't think it wise to disclose information can even be an
argument.

Michelle Wrote:
"Unless, of course, this  Information contained in CJ requests is not
usually made public. The law firm would not file it unless it was presented
to the State Department as private and confidential. This advice was
because virtually all requests are for proprietary programs and products.
Sticking out in this regard, by doing something they advised strongly
against, would not work to our
advantage in any way. I want to win for open source, not die on the wrong
hill.  as an admission that NDA's are indeed important and not just
convenient."

Is this not the very essence of Non-Disclosure Agreements? Without the
transparency which seems to be lacking here this comes across as a simple
political stunt. Enough already.

I am not voting for any TEAM, I'm putting my trust in individuals whom I
respect and trust and have no agenda other than serving AMSAT to keep
amateur radio in space.

EMike, AA8EM



E. Michael McCardel, AA8EM, former KC8YLD
Former Senior Editor for AMSAT News Service,
Past VP Educational Relations for AMSAT-NA
Former Ohio Section Affiliated Club Coordinator