[daleharvey]

As someone who lives in Europe, I would like to point out that the above most definitely doesnt speak for the entire continent.

[bnegreve]

Of course, but it is true that people in Europe tend to trust their governments more than private companies.

[grepherder]

As a european, I trust neither. Trust? I mean really, one of them is only caring about monetizing everything possible, the other has its own (sometimes mysterious) motives, why should I trust anyone but my friends and family? I think the question itself is just a play on emotions, people with bad experiences with either is going to say they trust the other more, but all in all I don't think any sensible person trusts the government or companies in the true meaning of the word.

[Gmo]

As someone who lived both in Europe (in 2 countries) and the USA (but I'm European), this is of course a very broad statement but one that is generally true.

The average American distrust his government far more than an average "European".