Commentary: Teaching civility in political and civic discourse

Much of today’s political and civic discourse has become a game of quick-draw insults and ludicrous put-downs.

Protesters burn trash cans during the demonstration downtown Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, during the inauguration of President Donald Trump. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Commentary: Teaching civility in political and civic discourse

Much of today’s political and civic discourse has become a game of quick-draw insults and ludicrous put-downs.

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