Government Case
Rogue INC
America the Opaque
A look at Government Transparency in America
Rogue INC
America the Opaque
A look at Government Transparency in America
Prepared for:
Mr. Tom Wheeler
Federal Communications Commission
December 2, 2014
December 2nd, 2014
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20554
RE: Issues of Government Transparency
Currently within the media, Government Transparency is quite the hot topic. Though I am aware that requests for a more open government is one that you hear too often-I must be one to request that of you again. As you see, with all of the current problems and issues our nation faces today, such as honesty in the media and news. This results in a time of swift action which calls for the government to be as transparent as they can be.
I am also aware Mr. Wheeler, that there are many situations where the government is open about the information that they are holding, but there are many situations where they are not. My own state, Michigan is one to have the topic of government transparency at one of their highest concerns. This creates a better environment for the citizens and also a better understanding. But what good is one out of fifty states?
We are asking you to translate for us what government transparency is to the government according to the FCC and also what government thinks government transparency should be according to the FCC to the people of the nation it strives to satisfy. The people of this nation would like to contribute, but would also like a better representation of the current issues so American citizens can make more educated, well informed decisions. What can Americans contribute when we lack the major building blocks to form a decision?
With this letter, I have enclosed a report done by Janice Martyres and myself, both of us are founders of Rogue Inc. We are not only speaking for ourselves, but for all the others in our generation who strive to see an open and honest government. Here at Rogue INC people matter. We have done research showing the effects of government transparency, what solutions are offered in government transparency and the