Another former congressman decries incivility

Posted on October 26, 2012 by mikes888

‘Leach calls for civility in American politics’

by Jon Ericson, Waterloo Courier

We heard recently from Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN) and Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME), both of whom decided to leave politics because of the lack of civility and respect that has paralyzed Congress. Now, former Rep. Jim Leach (R-IA)

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Civility and respect: So basic yet too often missing from public dialogue

It's really pretty simple. Civility is politeness and courtesy. Most of us are taught to be civil when we're very young.

Respect includes the acknowledgement that someone or something has value. On rare occasions, egregious actions overwhelm the good someone has done, leading us to conclude that such a person doesn't deserve respect. But for most of us, showing respect is automatic.

In public discourse, including politics and media, civility and respect are too frequently forgotten.

Read more: How to Show Respect to Others | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_4502150_show-respect-others.html#ixzz1n2NLXcxBThings

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