R Trust in
Government

Tuesday,
May 26, 2009

5:18 PM

Democracy depends
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 trust
in the services the gov should provide

Each party less
trusting when other is in power

More visible and
focus on process

Compromise
and negotiation is part of the process

Most think that
Congress should just follow public opinion

But
that is divided!!!

<--- I think
this is it

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R Trust in
Government

Tuesday,
May 26, 2009

5:18 PM

Democracy depends
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 trust
in the services the gov should provide

Each party less
trusting when other is in power

More visible and
focus on process

Compromise
and negotiation is part of the process

Most think that
Congress should just follow public opinion

But
that is divided!!!

<--- I think
this is it