the main issue seems to be the theoretical possibility of safety without secrecy. While I would contest that, too
I'd like to see that.
Chemical industry. Also a problem
And that's why we have strong regulation. Can the last politician to go out the revolving door please turn the lights off?
Agree, though tiered clearances and access to information may reduce the risk (or at least are argued to reduce the risk by those who influence policy).
And that's why we have strong regulation.
And we also have protected perimeters and secrecy. *Lunatic*, n. One whose delusions are out of fashion.
As for secrecy, that's an ongoing battle ("freedom of information" laws). Or are you agreeing that the government and industry cannot operate with freedom of information laws? Can the last politician to go out the revolving door please turn the lights off?