Transparency is not about restoring trust in institutions. Transparency is the politics of managing mistrust.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity.
Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, has on several occasions talked about transparency as an absolute principle. I don't personally believe that.
There can be no faith in government if our highest offices are excused from scrutiny - they should be setting the example of transparency.
The movement towards radical transparency and accountability has been gaining steam for several decades.
Our whole philosophy is one of transparency.
There is a very intense culture of secrecy in Britain that hasn't yet been dismantled. What passes for transparency here would serve any secret society well.
We must never take the public's trust for granted - our predecessors worked hard to earn it, and it is our responsibility to continually earn that trust.
To restore and keep the public's confidence in the integrity of their government, state government and its officials must be open, honest and transparent.
I believe that transparency is the solution to our problem on corruption.
I believe transparency in government is key to restoring our nation's faith in its elected leaders.