The Playboy Foundation has just given a "First Amendment Award" to the Federation of American Scientists' Steven Aftergood. Although ironic, the award is deserved. Aftergood publishes Secrecy News, occasionally cited by Grim's Hall, a publication that works to keep the citizens as informed as is reasonable and legal about the projects the government classifies. While respecting the need to protect such secrecy when American lives and interests are at stake, SN also believes that the citizens have a duty to be aware of, and therefore able to control, the government's activities. As I agree with that sentiment completely, I congratulate Mr. Aftergood on his newfound award.
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