Trust in Government: Do we base it upon Governmental action or inaction?

When we in the U.S. have a new President, a new administration, come into office, a lot of people are watching to see what happens.  Will this President and his staff be more or less interested in the well-being, the health of the general populace or will they just be another place holder in the line of succession of Governmental servants of big money?  Of course, every new administration presents something different.  Different positions on the issues of immigration and abortion are two perpetual distractions.  However, since JFK was so brutally removed from office there has been an ongoing movement within Governmental activities toward wars, extravagant military spending, along with legislation and policies most favorable to the wealthiest few among us.  The past few decades have also brought us a number of domestic events, which the official explanations of have raised lingering questions among critical, reasoning, knowledgeable people.  A few such events are the assassinations of JFK, MLK and RFK, the Sept. 11, 2001 WTC attack.  There are a lot more.

The lack of satisfactory official reports/explanations for such culturally important events, events which have significantly affected the overall culture of our nation and the lives of everyone in it, raises questions about the level of trust we the people should have in those persons putting such questionable explanations forward.  This pattern also raises doubts about the integrity and the agendas of those in positions of high office who do not concern themselves with restoring and/or maintaining the public trust by honestly addressing the many lingering, sound questions.

Which brings me to the main reason I’m writing this.  It is to say that we as responsible, concerned citizens and human beings, in our assessments of the veracity and loyalties of our elected officials, need to look at what they aren’t doing with as much critical awareness as we put into looking at what they are doing.  The things that go undone indicate as much about the agendas and priorities of those in elected office as the things they take action on.

That being said, here are a few of the things clearly not receiving Governmental action.  Items which if addressed would go a long way to indicate to the general public that the agendas and priorities of those in high elected office are consistent with the best interests of the general population.

1. More stringent, effective prevention of toxic substances in our water, food, air and the merchandise being sold in our stores.
2. More regulatory control over prices especially in the area of fundamental necessities such as medical care, health insurance, housing, food, utilities.  In general, we should not turn our nation into an anything-goes feeding ground for predatory corporations.
3. Disclosure of all information relevant to the culturally significant issues of the past and present for which satisfactory, complete and conclusive explanations have not been forthcoming.
4. The utilization of our national wealth to address domestic issues which reflect a definite and effective prioritization of the health and well-being of the citizens of the United States.  Actions which show a healthy respect for the well-being of the populace in both their aims and the processes used in implementing them. 
5. A cessation of the practice of retaliatory attacks by Governmental officials and agencies upon whistleblowers who are bringing to light truths regarding covert and illegal conduct on the part of our Governmental officials and agencies.  Conduct which the public should be aware of in order to participate effectively as responsible citizens within our democratic republic. 

We need a Government in which our officials and agencies embody a primary value of service to the general citizenry.  The sanctity of the trust of the general public should be one of the highest priorities within Governmental function.