Trust in government keeps falling everywhere
The trust in government to do the right thing has fallen since the late ‘50s because we have allowed a political ruling class to take over our government. The only concern and desire for these career politicians is obtaining and remaining in power. Without term limits beyond the presidency, it has allowed power families and political lifers to dominate the political landscape and grow the federal government size and reach while never solving the real issues at hand. Many of which we were dealing with in the late ‘50s are still around and remain just as unsolved today. Until we demand term limits for our House and Senate members, sadly nothing will change for the citizenry.
— Chas Hamann, Yorba Linda
No, not for we the people
The government does what is right for itself, which is to say, grow itself as big and fast as possible. Our government, at every level, was never intended to be this large and bloated. The founders of our great nation would be appalled to see how big and all pervasive the government is in our daily lives. As Thomas Jefferson famously said, “The best government is that which governs least.”
— William David Stone, Irvine
Yes, mostly it’s right
Our government acts mainly with prudence, considering the many challenges both domestically and worldwide that our leaders are working to resolve. President Biden is dealing with crucial issues involving aid to Israel and Ukraine while seriously aware that their adversaries could respond even more imperialistically.
Besides this, our elected U.S. officials need to work together more harmoniously, passing crucial bills and legislation, rather than arguing political party domination. Voters must consider this when they vote next. On a less serious note, happy Halloween everyone; stay safe.
— Isadora Johnson, Seal Beach
Trust is a problem
The minute you start trusting your government is the minute you start losing your freedom.
— Jerry Heinemann, Huntington Beach
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![It is real on our campuses Oh, campus antisemitism is real all right. It’s being shown nightly on the news mostly by the right-leaning Fox News. I am somewhat flummoxed personally because most all modern civilized societies have rejected the tenets of Nazism with its fascist underpinnings. The barbarism exhibited by the terrorist group Hamas justifies Israel’s quest for retribution. It is a terrible shame that they hide behind civilians and expect a pass for their reprehensible actions on Oct. 7. College campuses across our nation now have on full display the poisonous antisemitism of progressive thought. That thinking […]](https://www.ocregister.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2018_1008_generic_mailbox_letters_to_the_editor3-3.jpg?w=513 "It is real on our campuses Oh, campus antisemitism is real all right. It’s being shown nightly on the news mostly by the right-leaning Fox News. I am somewhat flummoxed personally because most all modern civilized societies have rejected the tenets of Nazism with its fascist underpinnings. The barbarism exhibited by the terrorist group Hamas justifies Israel’s quest for retribution. It is a terrible shame that they hide behind civilians and expect a pass for their reprehensible actions on Oct. 7. College campuses across our nation now have on full display the poisonous antisemitism of progressive thought. That thinking […]")
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