An article addresses the importance of trust in democratic societies, using September 11 as a reference for reflection. The text argues that a democracy cannot function properly without trust between citizens and institutions.
The challenge presented is not to eliminate trust, but rather to make it more grounded. The article proposes that this trust should be more informed, based on knowledge and transparency, more demanding, with high standards of conduct, and verifiable, allowing citizens to confirm the truthfulness of actions and statements.
