Should elected and appointed officials be harassed, stalked, and threatened until Democracy becomes meaningless?
Just wondering because that's what the Democratic party officially wants its followers to do.
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Graylight · 51-55, F
I would prefer if Democrats and progressive thinkers took the high road on this issue. However, to demand civil and respectful behavior after setting a precedent and fostering a culture of divisiveness, mockery and alienation is not only unfair, it's unrealistic.
Respect is given to those who earn it, and Trump's policies, words and actions all indicate otherwise. It cannot be acceptable to back uncivil actions because you agree on dislike of the target and then condemn incivility when the roles are reversed. Perhaps if Trump engendered integrity and open discussion without petty judgement and bullying, the opposing side would recognize and respect that.
It's unfortunate and shameful that the country is spiraling into this adolescent way of being, but it's hardly mysterious as to why.
Respect is given to those who earn it, and Trump's policies, words and actions all indicate otherwise. It cannot be acceptable to back uncivil actions because you agree on dislike of the target and then condemn incivility when the roles are reversed. Perhaps if Trump engendered integrity and open discussion without petty judgement and bullying, the opposing side would recognize and respect that.
It's unfortunate and shameful that the country is spiraling into this adolescent way of being, but it's hardly mysterious as to why.