[jaredklewis]

Terrorism intel is the least of my concerns with your proposal.

IMHO, privacy is a key part of negotiation, creativity, and planning. Lack of privacy would make it difficult for them do their jobs well or (more likely) drive them to use unofficial, private channels.

Sometimes a deal or a new idea needs a "safe space" to grow.

I assume you are a programmer (this is HN). Do you think operations at your company would improve if everyone's screen was constantly broadcast to management? Personally, I'd prefer to be judged on my job performance, rather than having some non-engineer decide if I'm doing a good job based on their impression of what's on my screen.

The legislative record and public statements of our congressmen are almost always enough to evaluate their competence.