Manticore Reborn wrote:First, why are only the weaknesses of a nation's infrastructure to be kept confidential? Whom is responsible for determining what is a weakness?
I'll change it to 'information about' rather than weakness.
Manticore Reborn wrote:Second, why is this clause stating the intent is only to keep this information from a nation's enemies? I know of several neutral, and friendly, nations who would not hesitate to forward information to companies within their nations who would then use that "insider" knowledge to submit bids.
It doesn't. It says it will be kept confidential period. That means from everyone. Then it explains why by saying 'to prevent it from being used by a nation's enemies.' (Not exact quote)
Again, if it is confidential no one can see it, not just enemies.Manticore Reborn wrote:Other companies would not be privy to this information from their more honorable governments and would then be at a distinct disadvantage when negotiating. And in the world of international relations, my friend, or neutral, could easily be my enemy tomorrow.
Manticore Reborn wrote:We concede that the final clause concerning surrenderering of the data could be struck.
Okay.