On Wednesday 12 Mar 2003 1:12 pm, Cleveland, Kyle E. wrote:
> Good point, Deri!  Even more ironic is that many times these folks end up
> stabbing the USA in the back anyway, when it's all said and done.  I would
> like to think that organizations within the US, such as CIA and the FBI,
> have improved their track record post cold-war (I think the latter actually
> have.  They are certainly not as bad as when J. Edgar Hoover was the
> director).  The "Freedom of Information Act" in the US has made many
> bureaucrats concerned about their legacies.  As Martha would say, "That's a
> good thing."
>
> -Kyle
>

I agree entirely - wish we had a Freedom of Info Bill - in fact Blair spoke in
faavour of one when in opposition!!!

Cheers

Deri