Who Can We Trust?

Trust is a complicated thing. It's difficult to gain and easy to lose... or is it? How difficult is trust to gain, really?

Do you trust the media? Probably less now than ever, right?
But, honestly. Do you still believe what the talking heads tell you? 

Okay, another question. Do you trust your school teachers, whether yours or your children's or grandchildren's, as the case may be? "Trust them in what arena," you may ask. Do you trust teachers to educate? To tell the whole truth? Yes, Somewhat, No? If you answered anything other than "Yes," then you are more likely involved personally in the education process which will only help. That's my opinion.

Do you think it's possible that teachers' views may possibly purposely or accidentally get spilled into their curriculum, lesson plans and lectures? Do you think it's possible that they feed their views with the nightly news program of their choice? Do you think that the producers and anchors of these channels have their own views that may get mixed into the program?

Hmmm...

Do you think it's possible that a bit of doubt has crept into any trust you may have had in anyone? Well, there is no suggestion here that you should trust no one. That would be absurd at the least and maddening at worst.

However, there is an important idea here related to government and its ideal limitations. If seemingly everyone is susceptible to bias which shapes their worldview, and the spreading of it through their circles of influence, what prevents government from creating their own bubble where everything contrary to their position is ludicrous? Nothing, of course. You've seen it. You're experiencing it and it's been going on since 1789. That's the truth. I happen to believe that the Republic was created in the form that was most likely to succeed. But, we could not "keep it," as Ben Franklin famously quipped as he exited Independence Hall in Pennsylvania.

So, can I trust politicians? Hmmm... That's a tough one. My answer is, rarely. It's rare to find a politician who recognizes the bloated state of government and then votes to reduce its size. Why would an employee vote to reduce the size of his/her company? Fair question.

Who do I trust? Libertarians. People who will keep me safe from physical harm (foreign invasions, etc.), protect my property, preserve my freedom and then leave me alone.

Who can YOU trust?