Secrecy inappropriate in casino debate

Today the legislature's leadership will name the conference committee that will deal with the casino legislation. Recent news reports state that the conference committee will do its work in secret. Given the recent rash of ethical lapses involving members of the legislature and the effects expanded gambling will have on the quality of life in Massachusetts, secrecy and a lack of transparency in the process is unacceptable. The members of the conference committee must open up the process to the public.