Quote by Preston Manning

When political and business leaders tell the public - any public - 'We don't trust you to make the right decision' - they prejudice that electorate against the very proposals they want it to accept and undermine public confidence in themselves.

When political and business leaders tell the public - any pu

Summary

This quote highlights the detrimental effects of political and business leaders expressing a lack of trust in the public's ability to make informed decisions. By openly undermining the public's capability, leaders create a sense of prejudice and skepticism towards their own proposals. Additionally, this attitude erodes public confidence in the leaders themselves, as it suggests a lack of faith in democratic processes. Ultimately, by dismissing the public's intelligence and judgment, leaders paradoxically sabotage their own ability to gain acceptance for their ideas and weaken public trust in their leadership.

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