https://marco.org/2007/03/23/at-some-point-a-point-we-passed-long-ago-the
At some point - a point we passed long ago - the secrecy itself becomes a threat to our democracy. In the wake of the recent revelations, I believe more strongly than ever that the secrecy surrounding the government’s use of the national security letters power is unwarranted and dangerous. I hope that Congress will at last recognize the same thing.
— My National Security Letter Gag Order - washingtonpost.com