More on “trusting the government”

Yesterday I noted this story:

Just 22% say they can trust the government in Washington almost always or most of the time, among the lowest measures in half a century. About the same percentage (19%) says they are “basically content” with the federal government, which is largely unchanged from 2006 and 2007, but lower than a decade ago.

Naturally, I am pleased. That so few feel trust in the government at this point in history is, to me, comforting.

Tell you what, though: I’d rather that 22% be more of a peak than a valley. If 22% was more of a peak than a valley…well, imagine just how much more conservative this nation would be.

UPDATE - David Harsani: “I find your lack of faith…affirming.”

The Royal Society, one of England’s leading scientific institutions, has a wonderful Latin motto: “nullius in verba,” which translates to “take nobody’s word for it.”

It’s a solid maxim for any free-thinking people. So let’s not treat some nutritious doubt as if it were a bad thing.

Via Insty.