issue 8: It is often necessary, even desirable

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一大早起来抢座，应该符合规则，希望能被改到，谢谢哈~ issue 8: It is often necessary, even desirable, for political leaders to withhold information from the public.    Political issues are forever themes of the world, and the speaker strongly asserts that it is desirable for political leaders to withhold secrets from the citizens? While there are some necessities in a certain degree, however, for the most interest of the country and a longer flourish of a government, political leaders had better be transparent to public if it's suitable.    There is no denying that some information needs to be hidden in the dark, including some military, political and private documents of one's own, for the stability of a country as well as its longer development, Due to their huge responsibility, political leaders should have a thorough consideration about all possible situations, therefore some concealment is acceptable. One apt illustration involves the case of the world famous document-Warren Repot, which is believed as a protection to the CIA, once published, countless political leaders will be involved in such an event that associated with the assassination of Kennedy, thus the stability of the country is to be devastated.    Admittedly, concealment works in some particular events. But the more a political leader withholds information from the public, the more hostility the public advocated against the government. While in reverse, the closer the leaders are to the public and give appropriate information they care about, the more problems will be solved. Upon the Great Depression, many hoodwinked and anxious people withdrew all their cash from the bank and consumers' spending and investment were depressed. The American economy was about to collapse. Fortunately, Franklin Roosevelt changed the situation completely. His "fireside chats", which is considered to be amiable and talked without reservation as if in one's family, were warmly welcome by the masses. He gave the public confidence which was of utmost significance and questions raised were answered in detail. Citizens were inspired by his tolerance and leadership and overcame the difficulties together. Furthermore, every citizen legally has the right to know the truth and they deserve the power to spur the government to be perfect. Apart from the event of Nixon's "Watergate", the sex scandal of the former president of the US--Bill Clinton. The scandal let people focus on not only the scandal itself but also misconduct as the big president and the flaw in the government's supervision. Though the impeachment eventually failed, it warns the leaders who have the potential to violate the law. Sometimes the political leaders withhold certain information to prevent opponent ideas; nevertheless, different voices don't necessarily represent the incompatible of a society. People's supervision is necessary in government's inherent problems. Only if citizens have the access to the truth, can our government as well as its leaders promoted.    In conclusion, owing to the special role of political leaders, sometimes it is necessary even desirable for them to withhold information from the citizens, however, to prevent the possible right abuse and promote the cohesion of the whole society, a right supervision system must be established and promoted. Only in this way can we assure that the right leaders lead us in a right way and our right to know be thoroughly protected.

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