COMMENTARY: Civility Begins with the Tough Discussions

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October 14, 2024

Civility and civility conversations have a rich history — but they’re known less for their successes (see the Better Angels Society) than for their failures (see “Why Interfaith Dialog Doesn’t Work”).

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So it should not surprise that a relatively small effort in Fredericksburg by two people on opposing sides of the political aisle to come together in an act of civility appears to have failed.

True dialog, however, is rarely defined by any one event. And what may appear as failure today, could prove the groundwork we need for a healthier political environment in the New Year.

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by Martin Davis EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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