The public being informed is really the crux of the issue. You cite transparency, which is one aspect- but the other interesting problem is the incestuous rela

The public being informed is really the crux of the issue. You cite transparency, which is one aspect- but the other interesting problem is the incestuous relationship that our intel agencies have with the media as well. How much political news coverage was shaped by "anonymous sources" from these intel agencies? I forget who it was- but I remember one retired agent speaking pretty casually about how the FBI leaks information to journalists by sharing information with retired agents that still hold their clearances.