Despite Negativity, Americans Mixed on Ideal Role of Gov’t

“Additionally, some of Americans’ negative views of the government are related to their perceptions of the efficiency and effectiveness of what the government is doing. They on average believe that 51 cents of every tax dollar is wasted, which may explain some of the negative views and concerns about too much power. Americans also give the federal government the lowest positive rating of any of 25 business and industry sector rated in August, further suggesting that the people don’t think government works well.”

From the reading, I comprehend the author is relating the distrust many Americans experience when the odds are not in their favor.  His inference that Americans believe most tax dollars are being wasted from the decisions the government makes are reflected in their approval ratings. A sense of belief in this system becomes unfavorable when tax payers hard earned dollars don’t add up and their views are shifted to the fact that this system does not work for the people.

The negative emotions which stem from the choices that the government has made concerning the distribution of tax dollars leaves many feeling jaded. Considering a foremost amount of tax dollars are being spent on defense and international security assistance; funding towards education and vocational training are labeled as “everything else”.  Tax paying Americans are left holding the short end of the stick, especially when the memorable coined phrases which initially won our vote concludes to become a voided promise.