Parting Shot (2/3/05)

‘Tis been a bad day for open government in the Gem State. Making matters worse, four of our five North Idaho senators went along with Majority Leader Bart Davis’ scheme to close more committee meetings. You’ll see their names in the 1:59 p.m. posting, including John Goedde (pictured). North Idahoans should remind the four of their vote against public openness when they see them at forums. Some of ‘em talk a good game about openness. But their vote today shows they have no respect doing the public’s business in public. You don’t have to remember that when they begin their primary campaigns a year from now. I will.