The National Journal has a lengthy piece that points out that trust in all institutions in society - not just government - is at a low point. Perhaps this is a natural consequence of having undergone very nasty recession, but its worth considering how this impacts that ability of the nation to rule itself. As the spring semester winds down, this allows us to circle back to one of our original questions: How viable is the American Experiment? Can we keep the republic?
Some related stories:
- Gallup Poll: Trust in Government.
- Pew Research Center: Public Trust in Government: 1958 - 2010.
- Related NPR story.
- Polling Report: Trust in Major Institutions
