Wednesday, February 13, 2008

What's Wrong With J. B. Van Hollen?

This, among many other things.
A few days after the shootings, Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen gave reporters an outline of what happened and then famously advised reporters to "go home." He seems to have appointed himself, Solomon-like, as the arbiter of what the public ought to know. His time might have been better spent familiarizing himself with law enforcement's responsibilities to provide information and public records in a timely, free and open manner.

"This sure doesn't inspire confidence," said Peter Fox, Wisconsin Newspaper Association executive director, in an understatement. "There should be a policy of maximum disclosure, minimum delay in cases like this."

My emphasis.

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