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R Trust in Government

Tue= sday, May 26, 2009

5:1= 8 PM


	Democracy de= pends on balance of trust and mistrust Not overthrowing gov But not blindly accepting everything it says Declined significantly in last 40 years in developed countries Along with all parts of society 60s: Nation was divided with Vietnam and Civil Rights 70s: Watergate, economic issues 80s: Reagan; increased; then fell 90s: Remained low 9/11: Jumped People put t= rust in the services the gov should provide Each party l= ess trusting when other is in power More visible= and focus on process Compromise and negotiation is part of the process Most think t= hat Congress should just follow public opinion But that is divided!!!
		<--- I th= ink this is it

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R Trust in Government

Tue= sday, May 26, 2009

5:1= 8 PM


	Democracy de= pends on balance of trust and mistrust Not overthrowing gov But not blindly accepting everything it says Declined significantly in last 40 years in developed countries Along with all parts of society 60s: Nation was divided with Vietnam and Civil Rights 70s: Watergate, economic issues 80s: Reagan; increased; then fell 90s: Remained low 9/11: Jumped People put t= rust in the services the gov should provide Each party l= ess trusting when other is in power More visible= and focus on process Compromise and negotiation is part of the process Most think t= hat Congress should just follow public opinion But that is divided!!!
		<--- I th= ink this is it