Jour 377: Article Response

The phrase "a closed mouth never gets fed" is at full effect here. If citizens are unaware of their surrounds and oblivious to information that is able to be obtained, then the government will continue to shun information and public records. Sarah Baron said, "Increased pressure by citizens for more transparency could help offset a decrease in media resources." However, now that citizens are given the opportunity to get more involved, the increased numbers in the surveys displays positive changes. Government information must be obtainable to the public and journalist to ensure the rights of everyone to be filled in about "foul play."