Trust: “Reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence.”

Polls and simple observations show that Americans are placing less trust in institutions and individuals. A Wall Street Journal story notes that the current government “shutdown” has raised the distrust level between the two parties and the president to new heights — or depths.

Trust — or lack thereof — is also an issue in the Middle East. The president is proclaiming peace in the region because Hamas has said it will agree to some of his 20 demands, which include the release of the remaining hostages, living and dead. Hamas has refused to lay down their arms, or agree not to participate in a future Gaza government. Hamas also wants nearly 2,000 terrorist prisoners released from Israeli

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