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It sure is, which is why people should be asking what a real oversight committee member is. They're on the offensive because of exactly this, and they want to be able to control information dispersal by normal citizens and others. The way they want to do this is to have a kind of authorization for access which excludes the normal citizenry, amateur or freelance journalists.

When you listen to what the Obama Administration and Congress wants to change in light of the Snowden revelations, think of the aphorism, "the best defense is a good offense." Don't accept their framing, keep your eyes on the real issue: spying on US citizens.