Comments on: A Case for Civil Discourse

By: Ronnica

Ronnica — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:46:27 +0000

Rachel: I don’t think I ever could get elected as I don’t want to pander and go along with any party line.

Kathie: I’m thankful to have some friends who I can talk reasonably with, even though we don’t agree on some things.

WhiteSockGirl: I think you’d be surprised. I’ve brought up hot button issues and my commenters and I have discussed them civilly. I think that the it requires work on everyone’s part, but if you present your views humbly and without inflammatory-language, it can work.

By: WhiteSockGirl aka The Fabulous Bitch

WhiteSockGirl aka The Fabulous Bitch — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:18:53 +0000

Because my opinion is queen? What else,..

There is no place for a healthy debate in the blogosphere. Something about the computer screen that makes some people go cuckoo!

Have an opinion but accepting that it is not the only opinion is quite difficult for some virtual visitors to understand.

By: lora

lora — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 02:10:12 +0000

yeah…not much makes me more irritated than people who think they’re debating the issue but are instead hiding behind yelling and screaming the same thing over.and.over.

and since i normally find myself on the other side from many of my friends when it comes to faith and politics (or the two at the same time!) i usually keep my mouth shut. even though i LOVE a good debate…it doesn’t seem to exist around here so much. sigh.

By: Kathie

Kathie — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 21:22:48 +0000

I couldn’t agree more. I have one friend that I can “debate” with and that’s it because neither of gets nasty and we really listen to each other’s points. I won’t discuss politics or religion with most people because most cannot or will not be civil. I don’t think there’s any place for shouting or being obnoxious. great post!

By: Rachel Cotterill

Rachel Cotterill — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:37:21 +0000

I’m all in favour of civilized debate, and always happy to engage with people who disagree with me. But then, I’m not trying to get elected….

By: Claudia Schlottman

Claudia Schlottman — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:47:49 +0000

I so agree with your opinion about “civilized’ debate. What is worse, to me, is that good manners in general have almost disappeared from our daily lives. I was at a mall recently and encountered five teens walking abreast, leaving no room for me to pass and seemingly oblivious to that fact. I ended up plastered against a store window and caught myself saying “Excuse me.” That’s how I was brought up, but I made a vow to myself then and there that I will stop apologizing to people for being rude to me.

By: carma

carma — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:00:58 +0000

I’m always up for a healthy debate – screaming? not so much.

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By: Wickle

Wickle — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:33:21 +0000

Part of the problem is that the line between discussion and entertainment has been blurred into non-existence.

While people might learn something from having a deep, fact-laden conversation about ideas and principles, it’s more entertaining to watch two people shout at each other and call names.

I guess.

Another issue is that certain commentators have helped cast all who disagree with them not only as wrong, but evil. If you were against the Iraq War, you were a terrorist-supporter. If you’re against this health care bill, then you just want people to die. There is probably more name-calling on news channels and talk radio these days than on grade school playgrounds.

By: Annette

Annette — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:07:17 +0000

i agree with you. :)