Reply #18: You really should start with the basics, and think about structural democracy, realist. [View All]

[Bongo Prophet]

History of the Freedom of Information Act, signed by LBJ.
http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/nsa/foialeghistory/legistfoia.htm


Hell, even wiki has a good overview. My wife just laughed when I read this thread to her, and in 5 seconds, she had this info - less time than it takes to create an insulting post...THINK ABOUT THAT!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_information_legislation

An interesting fact, Sweden's Freedom of the Press Act of 1766 is thought to be the oldest such law.


Wow, all of these countries live in the same unrealistic reality that I do, some better, some just beginning. But all acknowledging that a govt can be MORE or LESS open. And finally, that SOME think more open is GOOD. I am in good company, with blm and millions of others.

Some countries with existing legislation
o 1.1 Albania
o 1.2 Armenia
o 1.3 Australia
o 1.4 Belgium
o 1.5 Belize
o 1.6 Bosnia and Herzegovina
o 1.7 Bulgaria
o 1.8 Canada
o 1.9 Chile
o 1.10 Colombia
o 1.11 Croatia
o 1.12 Czech Republic
o 1.13 Denmark
o 1.14 Dominican Republic
o 1.15 Ecuador
o 1.16 Estonia
o 1.17 European Union
o 1.18 Finland
o 1.19 France
o 1.20 Georgia
o 1.21 Germany
o 1.22 Greece
o 1.23 Hong Kong
o 1.24 Hungary
o 1.25 Iceland
o 1.26 India
o 1.27 Ireland
o 1.28 Israel
o 1.29 Italy
o 1.30 Jamaica
o 1.31 Japan
o 1.32 Latvia
o 1.33 Macedonia
o 1.34 Mexico
o 1.35 Montenegro
o 1.36 Netherlands
o 1.37 New Zealand
o 1.38 Norway
o 1.39 Pakistan
o 1.40 Paraguay
o 1.41 Poland
o 1.42 Republic of Moldova
o 1.43 Romania
o 1.44 Serbia
o 1.45 Slovenia
o 1.46 South Africa
o 1.47 South Korea
o 1.48 Sweden
o 1.49 Thailand
o 1.50 Trinidad and Tobago
o 1.51 Turkey
o 1.52 Ukraine
o 1.53 United Kingdom
o 1.54 United States
o 1.55 Zimbabwe