March 2022
Separating Truth from Lies
One of the most dangerous things facing representative government is that there must be a common acceptance of what is real. Intelligent people think, seek accurate information, and have good character. They expect good character in their representatives, which is the basis for trust. Without trust in our institutons and governments, democracy cannot survive.
We are already on the cusp of what is called "illiberal democracy," characterized by widespread distrust in govern more...