United States District Judge Ana C. Reyes said at the sentencing of Charles Littlejohn, the IRS contractor who leaked former President Donald J. Trump’s tax records, “The press tells us Democracy dies in darkness. It also dies in lawlessness. There are numerous lawful means to bring things to light.”  Littlejohn was sentenced to five years in federal prison. Here are a few more quotes that guide us:

• “Democracy depends on an informed electorate.” – Thomas Jefferson
• “Transparency, accountability, and sustainability are three pillars that make good governance.” – Shiv Nadar
• “Information is the currency of democracy.” – Thomas Jefferson
• “In a democracy, the highest office is the office of citizen.” – Louis Brandeis
• “The government’s first duty is to protect the people.” – Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan’s quote on protecting the people broadly applies to governments’ fiscal responsibility to not waste our money.

Blackwater Reports tries to be a beacon in the darkness so that democracy survives and lawlessness dies. We do not relish reporting news that may be embarrassing to those making the news.