Recently, there have been many scandals (Ruby Ridge, Whitewater, the death of Vince Foster, Waco) involving the government. Even if the government is completely innocent, the perception of corruption is damaging. A big part of the problem comes from claims that incriminating documents have been hidden, destroyed, or altered. I believe I have a solution. If the government would just encrypt (using 64 bit keys or less) all their internal documents and publish them electronically, they could be checked when questions arise. The key should be held in escrow by a private company to be released only by court order, executive order, or act of Congress. Since this is very similar to the administration's proposal on cryptography, I'm sure they won't object. Perhaps we should lobby Congress. Frank Stuart | (Admiral Grace) Hopper's Law: fstuart@vetmed.auburn.edu | It's easier to get forgiveness than permission.