You believe that unrestricted access to information fosters transparency, accountability, and an informed society.
The "Freedom of Information" political ideology is a principle that emphasizes the right of individuals to access information held by the state. It is founded on the belief that transparency and accountability are fundamental to a democratic society. This ideology asserts that citizens have the right to know about the activities of their government, and that such knowledge is essential for informed public participation in policy-making processes.
The history of the Freedom of Information ideology can be traced back to the Age of Enlightenment in the 18th century, when philos…
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@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What emotions do you feel when you hear about journalists being denied access to information?
@9JHNLN51yr1Y
@9JHP67YRepublican1yr1Y
I feel like she doesn't deserve information if she gets denied its not her choice
@9JHNZ8V1yr1Y
I feel angry and upset that people cannot have their own beliefs.
I think it is perfectly fine that they cannot get the information, we have the right to have privacy and we don't need everything revealed.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What’s a piece of hidden history from your country that you feel should be common knowledge?
@9L35NNV1yr1Y
Anything really should not be hidden history as we need to learn from our mistakes
@9L352PW1yr1Y
We were never taught in school that the Soviet Union was run by communists under the Bolshevik regime. This regime resulted in genocide of Christians and other religions in an attempt to ethnically cleanse the country and remove religion entirely. Over 20m people were killed in this. Not sure why this was never taught to us.
@9L355661yr1Y
I feel like there is a lot of hidden history with Native Americans that has not been in media, so their issues go unresolved and unnoticed.
The CIA and the FBI do not have clean hands in any sort of the word. I would love if the FOI act activated sooner and their matters to keep them in check.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How do you feel about the argument that some government information needs to remain secret to protect citizens?
@9JP7J36Progressive 1yr1Y
It depends on what kind of information is hidden. Citizens should know important things.
@9JR78P91yr1Y
The government needs to tell people around the world what they are doing to let us know what is happening in this world.
@9JP7NRP1yr1Y
I feel that it is applicable to certain war information that the government knows will cause worry, however I think critical information should be shared with the public.
@9JPCMV61yr1Y
If the government can have our information for their data, we can have their information for our sake's. They are not above us just because of a plaque on their desk.
@9JP87TN1yr1Y
The argument of some government info needs to remain a secret to protect citizens is a valid reason. Some information is needed to be kept away from public eyes to either prevent mass hysteria or unwanted mass stress.
the government belives that what is best for themselves with is sometimes best for the people
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Imagine you are a journalist; how would you handle a situation where you're limited by restricted information?
@9JJ2WH21yr1Y
I have the right to know what the truth is and so does America
@9JHZKRR1yr1Y
I would dig deeper for the information and If It was information that was gonnna help the general population then I would provide it.
@9JHZN84Independent1yr1Y
try to get a connection that has access to that information
@9JHZJS7Independent1yr1Y
Everyone should be able to get any information they want except classified government information
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
If you were part of a government, under what circumstances, if any, would you keep information from the public?
@9J49Y3YProgressive1yr1Y
If the information was unconfirmed, there would be no reason to share it.
@9J49C5SIndependent1yr1Y
If the event would cause immediate panic and violence in the streets
@9J49S3V1yr1Y
If it caused panic and it had no concrete evidence to back it up.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What are the dangers of living in a society where the government controls all media outputs?
@9JHZLNP1yr1Y
It might become an almost dystopian society where we are greatly controlled and looked over by the government. Then there could also be some things hidden from us going on in other countries.
@9JJ26F91yr1Y
the government can censor all things that the current party disagrees with
@9JHZM7D1yr1Y
If the government controls everyth8ng we see, then it could be modulated to the public eye.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How would you feel if a piece of information you needed was kept from you by the government?
@9HH9BVF2yrs2Y
I would question the government and get suspicious.
@9HH9PYZ2yrs2Y
I personally would pry at it until I get the answer.
@9HH9DJK2yrs2Y
The government shouldn't be able to keep unclassified information away from public view.
@9HH96KS2yrs2Y
This situation would be against my rights, the government shouldn't hold information from me.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What kind of information do you believe should be kept secret, if any?
@9H4Z8DD2yrs2Y
All information should be available to the public unless it places a huge risk to current government agents or endangers the public welfare through causing political distress.
@9H4ZVCJ2yrs2Y
anything that could cause the break down of society.
@9H4ZNYHProgressive2yrs2Y
photos videos and notes ( the app) also sleep trackers
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How might complete transparency from the government affect national security?
@9HHTS59Republican2yrs2Y
Because it would allow terrorists to have information they could use to harm the U.S.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Can you think of a time when someone’s life could have been improved if they had access to certain information?
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@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How does it affect your trust in the media when you find out they've been restricted from reporting certain information?
@9J44QF21yr1Y
It depends on what that type of information is. Some things are better to know later when there is more gathered information. Also if the information they’re restricted from spreading is untrue then it doesn’t effect much.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What role do you believe freedom of information plays in the fight against corruption?
@shufflethedecRepublican2yrs2Y
I think transparency is key. The public needs to see the goings-on of the government and all of its organizations.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What kind of information do you think should be made freely available to the public?
@9HHTXYX2yrs2Y
All that does not compromise current investigations.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Can you think of an example where freedom of information has had a positive or negative impact on society?
@9HKSB87 2yrs2Y
The accusations and reasons for why President Biden should be impeached that started in September of this year and that were made known to the public later this year!
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Imagine you had access to uncensored global news; how would that alter your worldview?
I think that it would open my eyes to issues that I have never heard of before
@9KMG8QX1yr1Y
ummm it would change the safe little bubble i live in
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How would knowing the full content of agreements between your country and others affect your sense of national identity?
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How would discovering your personal conversations were being monitored without your consent alter your sense of privacy?
it would make me angry and want to sue the person for invading my privacy, my 4th amendment.
@9KS2BX21yr1Y
I'd likely feel very uncomfortable about my private conversations being monitored, but I'd be safe.
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@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What’s your take on whistleblowers revealing hidden information; are they heroes or traitors?
@9J44WTJ1yr1Y
It depends on the information given and the situation in which it pertains to.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Why do you think some information should be public and some should be confidential?
@9HHV8G8Independent2yrs2Y
Juveniles should be protected; however, there should be ways to monitor juvenile offenders once they have aged out.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How would the historical understanding of significant events change with complete freedom of information?
@9JQDFVTRepublican1yr1Y
It would make the citizens more aware of what is going on
@9JQD3QB1yr1Y
People would be able to find out genuine truths, and develop a more educated stance.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Have you ever encountered ‘fake news’ and how did access to reliable sources help you?
@9J44N991yr1Y
Yes I have all the time when example of a celebrity passing away when it's not true. Access to reliable sources like google always helps when figuring out the truth.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How do you think your life would be different if government decisions were made without public knowledge?
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@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How important is it to you that the results of publicly funded research are accessible to all?
@9J4449B1yr1Y
I think that publicly funded research results should be available to all.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How would you feel if you were unable to access information that directly affected your education or career options?
@9J4GGZ81yr1Y
I’d be upset but interested to know why that information wasn’t accessible
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Do you think freedom of information laws are enough to ensure a government's transparency and accountability?
@9HH7MTH2yrs2Y
Yes, because this law requires the government to release all information and plans. Which allows the public to put their trust in them.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How do you think a lack of freedom of information could affect the justice system?
@9HKGQK8Independent2yrs2Y
There could be more people in jail if they don't even know their rights of freedom and It would affect our whole jail system and courts.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Why might too much information be overwhelming, and how do you discern what’s important to know?
@9KRKLPWIndependent1yr1Y
To much information lead to overcrowding and can be stressful thats why only taking in information thats important to you and on a need to know level is healthy enough not to become overwhelming
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@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What's the most important piece of information you think should always be publicly available and why?
@9KFC5J61yr1Y
I do not know
wikipeadia i guess?
everyone should be allowed to learn about everything
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How might complete transparency of law enforcement practices affect community-police relations?
@9KK4TNW1yr1Y
freedom could maybe tell the police community of the relations to tell them they have done something bad
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