Yes, government has much to do with how business is conducted ...and sadly, most of us feel they do a poor job. They are entitled to mistakes, and of course, at times fail like the rest of us. But, we often don't mind if we can trust them to try to do their best. The problem is, most of the time we don't feel they are honest with us, the very people they are supposed to represent.

I don't know how government can set a trend.  It's not logical to me to think that we would be influenced most by those we largely don't trust ...so I wonder how they could set a standard for the rest of us.

Well, there is one disturbing fact ...that most everyone seems to want to get away with something, and if they see someone else getting away with it, they want to also be among the privileged.  In a delinquent sort of way, it makes people feel validated, worthy, or of equal status ...like members of some sort of elite club.

Trust what I'm saying ..."We don't need to try so hard.  We already belong ...and we get away with way more than maybe we should."  But, that should not be the focus.  The focus should be on someone other than ourselves.  We should look to the One who waits for us to change our focus, and turn to Him.  

Yes, Jesus covers our admission fee.  He covers our sin, and that is no small thing.  Wouldn't we think we'd want to stop attempting to get away with things, or comparing ourselves with those who still attempt to do so?