A starting point toward an atmosphere of more civil discussion is to refuse to feed our minds the vitriol of labeling, name-calling, and unfair generalization. We need to "unplug" from all who demean, vilify, and demonize fellow humans beings. We recognize those voices that pander to our prejudices and fears and if those voices are to give way in the public discourse to civil discussion, it will be up to us to "turn them off" and refuse to give them time and attention. It matters not whether we agree philosophically with those shrill voices; if civility is to be restored, it will start with a rejection of the voices that sow fear, mistrust, hate, and discord.
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