Secrecy vs. Freedom

Can the government keep secrets? Most definitely. Should the government keep secrets? That answer's a bit more complicated. Many people would like to have a government that keeps nothing from the people. After all, how can we have popular sovereignty if we don't know what the government is doing so that we can make it continue or stop their practices? Then again, in times of war, and especially in this age, where it's hard to control where information goes once it's out there, having a tell-all policy can jeopardize our safety. What I think is this: In times of peace, there should be no secrets. When at war, secrecy is usually the best option.