Brickbat: Open Door Policy

Lawmakers in Germany have approved the Political Advertising Transparency Act. Supporters say it will make political ads more honest and follow new European Union rules on disclosing the financing for political ads. But critics note that the bill gives the nation's telecom regulator the power to search media offices, newsrooms, and digital platform offices without a warrant if it suspects someone isn't following the paperwork rules for political advertising. This could let officials enter without warning, look at files, and possibly see confidential sources or protected information. The bill is waiting for final approval in Parliament.

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[Fist of Etiquette]

...the bill gives the nation's telecom regulator the power to search media offices, newsrooms, and digital platform offices without a warrant if it suspects someone isn't following the paperwork rules for political advertising.

You know who else was hung up on paperwork?

[Vernon Depner]

Archibald Tuttle?

[Vernon Depner]

If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to worry about.