re: When do you trust the government and why?

I always trust Government, which is made up of people and subject to their frailties, to do what humans do and that is put forth their individual needs and agendas first.

I am always skeptical of anything I hear out of government. I have very seldom been wrong to be skeptical (I can't think of a single time in 49 years).

I grew up in the 70's when no one trusted the man....everyone was skeptical (pop-culture of the period is chock-a-bock full of examples of this)....and politicians and government had to work hard to stay out of trouble with the governed. Now as long as the politician has the right letter nest to their name (R or D) they are allowed much more leeway. They know it and take full advantage....