According to Mr Anderson, this is why governments and police departments frequently operate in secrecy, without public disclosure. While there may be some validity to this viewpoint, it is crucial to recognize that it is not the sole factor at play. There exists a far more insidious danger that cannot be ignored.
Granting politicians, the police, and government departments the freedom to operate in secret creates an ideal opportunity for unscrupulous individuals to make self-serving decisions that prioritize their own interests or the interests of their special interest groups over the welfare of the community.
The lack of transparency fosters a culture of corruption and nurtures an environment where unscrupulous individuals flourish. This predicament is exacerbated by the frequent failure of the current system to hold corrupt individuals to account.
While it may be true that the general public cannot fully grasp all the intricacies of the information at hand, this does not warrant allowing community leaders to make decisions about public matters in secrecy. Transparency and accountability are indispensable if we are to prevent the continuous attraction of unscrupulous individuals to positions of power and authority.
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Why the current system is a magnet for unscrupulous individuals
Note: Justice Matters acknowledges that not all politicians or police officers are unscrupulous but there are some, and just one is too many.
In a recent interview, former Australian Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson argued that the government and its departments often withhold information from the public for our own good because, collectively, we are unable to comprehend it.
