The concept of the free exchange of ideas, as embodied in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, underpins our notion of a government that works not by consensus or fiat, but by conflict between differing opinions and resolution by secret ballot. Part and parcel of that concept is that not only the vote but the information that leads to decisions in the country ought to be open to all and all should be able to express their opinions. In this way anyone may be able to路 Influence their fellow citizens, regardless of the speaker's resources and station in life.</p
