With the 2016 campaign season setting off and figures like $2 billion in spending being tossed about, the real question is: Why should I trust any of you? From the administration, which routinely has lied to the American people, through leading senators who knowingly repeat bald-faced lies on the Senate floor, to state and local politicians who misconstrue or distort  information for their own benefit; what have you done to earn my trust?

Whether it’s about “climate change,” the ACA, upcoming treaties or ongoing negotiations with other countries, I no longer believe the “official” line because I’ve been lied to so many times.

And although it’s unlikely mainstream media will address any significant issues, any candidate who is unwilling or unable to give a straightforward answer to questions about their past decisions, their current donors, their use of systems that may or may not have skirted federal laws or regulations or their changes in positions on issues doesn’t deserve and will not get my vote.

Perhaps term limits are a good thing, and post-term benefits should be restructured for all politicians. Maybe they should have to get back to the “real” world and earn a living, rather than live off of the taxpayer for the rest of their lives. Regardless of party affiliation, I’m tired of the BS rhetoric and manipulation. While less than 20 percent of Douglas County registered voters are likely to exercise their responsibility (as seen by recent elections), I will still vote, but it will take a lot to earn it.