A Gallup poll in Honesty and Ethics conducted at the end of 2023 asked 800 respondents to rate the ethical standards of and their overall trust in a series of professions.

"How you would rate the honesty and ethical standards of people in these different fields?" the survey asked. In terms of "very high" trust, all professions but one took a hit compared to previous years.

The poll measured the downward trends dating back to 2019, showing that medical doctors, pharmacists, bankers, and journalists have lost the most trust.
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Journalists, politicians, lawyers, unversity professors, and public school teachers are the jobs I have no respect for.

Almost anybody that claims to be an "expert."

Every doctor I've been to is more of a 'Pharmaceutical Sales Representative' than anything else.

Quote from: Oliver the Second on February 04, 2024, 08:09:12 PMEvery doctor I've been to is more of a 'Pharmaceutical Sales Representative' than anything else.

I have noticed that a lot more here in the States than back in Canada.

Quote from: Thiel on February 01, 2024, 09:06:43 PMA Gallup poll in Honesty and Ethics conducted at the end of 2023 asked 800 respondents to rate the ethical standards of and their overall trust in a series of professions.

"How you would rate the honesty and ethical standards of people in these different fields?" the survey asked. In terms of "very high" trust, all professions but one took a hit compared to previous years.

The poll measured the downward trends dating back to 2019, showing that medical doctors, pharmacists, bankers, and journalists have lost the most trust.
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I've noticed cynicism towards some professions that used to enjoy widespread respect not that long ago.

Of course we won't trust people in these professions when their careers are rife with conflicts of interest, and who's opinions are increasingly becoming political in nature as opposed to apolitical and purely professional.