Free flow of information?

Hey people. I'm starting this thread in relation to this:
http://dis.4chan.org/read/newpol/1293992141/1-40

 I think the flow of information is a MASSIVE issue that is not beeing discussed enough.

So, do you think the flow of information should be totaly unrestricted? Or do you believe there should be laws that protect people from malicious use.

Personaly I would like to see fully unrestricted flow of information one day, but i think that a sudden change in the way we currently manage it could be catastrophical. I believe an good order of abolishing restrictions would be to

a) abolish all copiright and intelectual property laws.
b) make all bank transactions available online
c) enforce transparency in bussinesses and states by forcing them to release all info they manage - including all their financial info.
d) allow some 20 years for the world to digest itself

Please feel free to attack my point of view and add your own. Scepticism is a bless...

>>2
>>3
a) I knew i would face these questions sooner or later and I am well aware that this is how many industries work today. But on the other hand, are you guys happy with the way the industries are run these days?(intelectual property on DNA strains, trade secrets on health technologies and attempting to control the internet under the pretence of intelectual property infringement)

b)Fair enough. I think >>2 is right about distinguishing between private persons and public servants.

c)I think the confusing part here is that under current laws, companies are considered 'legal persons' and share the same rights like you and me. I do believe there are massive differences between companies and individuals.