When people in positions of trust mislead us - either recklessly, negligently or intentionally - that impacts the republic.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Right here at home, we have seen what happens when a politician breaks that public trust, when they are dishonest and corrupt.
Without thinking or reflecting, we plunge into war, contract heavy debts, increase vastly the patronage of the Executive, and indulge in every species of extravagance, without thinking that we expose our liberty to hazard. It is a great and fatal mistake.
When a politician bends the truth or a CEO breaks a promise, trust takes a beating.
We need to discuss the basis of a new form of trust built on a meaningful form of citizenship appropriate for a republic.
One of the common failings among honorable people is a failure to appreciate how thoroughly dishonorable some other people can be, and how dangerous it is to trust them.
The worst thing that can happen in a democracy - as well as in an individual's life - is to become cynical about the future and lose hope.
I think there is a break down of trust generally, between people and politicians. I think that's come about for a whole variety of reasons.
Trust free people and free enterprise as opposed to meddling, burdensome government.
Politicians are usually the first to forget that if you assume someone else is acting in bad faith, they will do the same to you. Questioning motives poisons the well.
Erosion of faith and trust in government - that is the real problem that confronts us.
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