Living a life that's worth living and having a good time at it. Our concern about education, taxes, wages and the environment indicates how much we want more control over our lives and more reason to trust in the future. Our government can make it more or less easy for us to live our lives. To take my favorite example, state laws can foster urban growth in ways that encourage or undermine our sense of community, that encourage or undermine the independence of our children and elders. And there are many more examples.
People still expect government to work.
Things like the cynical manipulation of tax reform only erode people's confidence in government. Candidates and legislators should limit their promises to that which they can deliver on. If you wish to receive the newspaper on your doorstep or before this time, please subscribe . Copyright 1996-2000, Helena Independent Record. The information you receive online from Helena Independent Record and AP News is protected by the copyright laws of the United States.