There other side of the coin is that transparency with elected officials makes them susceptible to concessions, bribes and coercion. In the most benign way it

There other side of the coin is that transparency with elected officials makes them susceptible to concessions, bribes and coercion. In the most benign way it creates a legislative environment of favors. "If you promise to allocate more funds to my district's naval base, I promise to vote on your education bill".