Yes. It used to be that people paid for newspapers. My financial contribution was an act of trust that newspapers would sort and package information.
Similarly my contribution to a political party was an act of trust.
This bond of trust gave me a sense of connectedness and belonging.
Lack of trust, with that lack of willingness to pay, allowed manoeuvres that accelerated the cycle.
The point is, as a society we did not keep our eyes on the ball. And big money is exploiting that.
