I'm a little surprised at the tone of your observation. I thought U.S. citizens were the most empowered on the planet.

More transparent government is clearly the desirable. If the outcome of this case can determine that, then the outcome should be in favor of transparent government. If the law of the land doesn't agree, then it's time it's changed; isn't it?

Well that's what it looks like to me trapped under an oppressive government on the other side of the globe, idealizing the freedom of American citizens.