Political Trust is Fading Fast

This mess with the banking industry is the clearest indicator yet of our governments lack of integrity. The Republicans and Democrats both tried to put a band aid on this cancer and the people of this country revolted. I would be more concerned about the lack of trust in our government officials than I would be the financial fallout. It is becoming increasing clear that the upper echelon in government will go to great extremes to cover up the mistakes and corruption that exists in the financial markets. This creates a moral dilemma of huge proportions because the bottom line of our politicians has been exposed. I would have to say that this is the first time that I have ever been embarrassed at my governments behavior. The two parties are so self interested that all they want to do is blame each other. They look silly and they appear to be clueless about the proper solution.

We have a great problem in our country that is fueled by our economic status. We are the golden goose of the world and there are too many hands in the American money pot. Most of us don't even know how our tax money is really being used or should I say abused. Guess what? The money pot is you and me. The bail out proposal was thrown on our lap. We were called upon to fix it and most of us had nothing to do with the problem. Does that make you feel secure?

I see the financial crisis as a symptom of a much greater problem. We have a moral dilemma that is eating away at the beliefs of our founding fathers. Our government is too big. It is becoming a huge weight on the American people. Trust is fading and it is breeding fear and insecurity in America. This is dangerous. People will revolt if you frighten them enough.

Father, Forgive us

We know not what we do.