Open Records

I was wondering if we could discuss the pros and cons of having open adoption records. I think most people here, myself included, are in favor of open records. If you are in favor of open records, how open? For what reasons? If you are against open records, are you completely against any type of open records? For what reasons? If you are uneducated on the topic (which is kinda where I lay, with a leaning towards in favor), post questions to learn more. I would really appreciate feedback from all sides in a respectful manner. If someone is adamantly for open records, please do not take a post against open records personally, and vice versa. I realize this is a sensitive issue for some, in particular those who have had to deal with major life consequences of not having open records. So lets all try to have a nice conversation and no sand throwing ;) What may seem obvious to some is not so obvious to others. Hopefully we can all learn something about open records.