TY - BOOK AU - Jones,Phill TI - Freedom of information T2 - Point/counterpoint SN - 1604139064 (hardcover) PY - 2012/// CY - New York PB - Chelsea House KW - Freedom of information KW - United States N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction : freedom of information : the necessary, but controversial, right -- Point : an open government infringes privacy rights -- Counterpoint : laws and courts safeguard privacy -- Point : protection of state secrets requires strict restrictions on FOI -- Counterpoint : democracy requires inspection of state secrets -- Point : targeted transparency effectively promotes freedom of information -- Counterpoint : targeted transparency laws are flawed -- Conclusion : a matter of balance ER -