Shhh. Someone may be listening.

The Daily Journal of International Falls, MN has a concern.

Red flags should wave anytime government attempts to limit access by the public.

And red flags should be waving all over St. Louis County, as the county board there seeks a legal opinion about whether the board can ban private residents from recording its meetings.

Even asking for a legal opinion on the issue goes against the grain of open government.

Commissioner Keith Nelson of Eveleth says he’s concerned that small portions of the board discussions are being edited and taking out of context “to make people look bad,” according to a newspaper report.

Asking for a legal opinion to restrict recording of its meetings makes them look bad enough all by itself.

They don’ t need any help looking bad.

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