I've never quite agreed with that premise. I believe we should both respect and trust until a person gives a reason not to, at least in personal relationships. I'm not saying that we shouldn't be cautious in certain situations, but our natural inclination is to carry experiences from one individual and generalize it to others and I think that this is unfair, to all concerned really. Now, if a person does something to betray a trust, then restoration of that trust needs to be earned if indeed it is deemed worthwhile to bother with the person anymore and I think that would depend on the nature of the relationship. If it's your kids or husband or parent or best friend, you're not inclined to just write them off.
Sweet I am not saying I am not respectful to others, especially when I first meet a person but at the same time I do not put down my guard until I know for sure they are the person they present themself to be and that is what I meant by earn my trust
How many Liberals have come to this site acting all nicey nicey and then BAM they start up their usual crap