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I think there is also a question of public perception, The ISU would be best served by avoiding the appearance of sneaky back-room shenanigans, however innocent of such charges they might be in the majority of cases. By going all cloak and dagger it makes people think they are up to no good even when they are trying their best.
What is better, a secret ballot or open public records? To me, that is an easy question to answer. The privacy rights of the people should be protected. But as for public officials acting in the course of their governmental duties, the brighter the glare of the spotlight the better.
Figure skating judges are like public officials, not like "the people" (That's us. )