What's wrong with transparency? Lawrence

What's wrong with transparency?

Lawrence Solum explains "transparency" in this week's Legal Theory Lexicon: "Legal Theory Lexicon: Transparency". He explores, in a balanced way, the idea of transparency in politics, markets, and law. Because he is balanced, he explores both sides of the issue - and there are two sides of the issue. I just want to pull out one quote, because its something I've often thought as well. Transparency in government may be a good thing in general, but:

"Transparency in government comes at a price. Transparent processes may be inefficient--what can be done in private in minutes may take hours in public. Transparent processes may also distort decision-making, forcing political actors to pander to public opinion at the expense of good policy.