posted on Oct, 14 2003 @ 05:06 PM
Yep. Its a peer to peer network of information on government officials.
"To empower citizens by providing a single, comprehensive, easy-to-use repository of information on individuals, organizations, and corporations
related to the government of the United States of America.
To allow citizens to submit intelligence about government-related issues, while maintaining their anonymity. To allow members of the government a
chance to participate in the process. "
opengov.media.mit.edu...
See the New Scientist article at:
www.newscientist.com...
The Nation can "strike" back at secretive gov't officials and practices by enacting their own services. Just starting a service like this affects
the current thinking and allows hope to evolve and mature.