Do you remember the News-Sentinel’s argument in it’s “sunshine lawsuit”? They said that the actions of our county government must be open and transparent and that the actions of our elected officials must be open and transparent.

Before the February 5, 2008 primary election, the News-Sentinel posted the recordings from their editorial board’s candidate interviews on its website. But, what about now? No, they are not posting the interviews on their website.

So, what are the candidates having to commit to the E.W. Scripps editorial board in order to receive the papers endorsement? Are the candidates having to agree not to pursue the details of the News-Sentinel’s sweetheart corporate welfare handout called a PILOT (Payment in lieu of taxes). The News-Sentinel contributed $7,500 to the charter amendment group. So, are the candidates having to commit to support the charter amendments when elected? There are many more likely scenarios. Brian’s Blog is not into conspiracy theories. However, questions have to be asked as to why the Sentinel has proclaimed that it is neccesary to be open and transparent for everything and everybody except itself.