GoKawiilEdward R. Murrow's 'This I Believe' essay affirms faith in ordinary Americans
In this 1952 'This I Believe' radio essay, the author reflects on everyday trust in neighbors, clergy, veterinarians, townspeople, hitchhiking strangers and workers. He argues that despite sensational crime headlines, honesty and kindness vastly outnumber dishonesty in daily American life. The piece cites examples from a local priest, a veterinarian, nurses, teachers and craftsmen as evidence of widespread decency.