The way we lean

Wyoming newspapers have been publishing public notices since 1887, archaic sounding, but effective in reality.

Some have suggested moving public notices to a web site for viewing may be more cost effective in today’s environment. Sounds good, but is inaccurate and contrary to the true meaning of posting them. That being that there is a permanent record that is not subject to change. With today’s technology comes wide opportunity for abuse. Things like the IRS using information as a weapon for political gain. Problems like gatekeepers selling information for personal gain. Problems like hackers...