Politically self-righteous activism unwelcome, uncivil
As I picked up my newspaper this morning, I found to my dismay that our Obama political sign and those of two neighbors had been stolen overnight. I was saddened but not surprised the same thing...
View ArticleA return to civility, please
One of my friends recently posted on Facebook that “If you had any intelligence you would know who to vote for (for president).” What is it about elections that bring out the worst in people? I have...
View ArticleInsight wasn’t appropriate
I sighed while reading your very interesting Sunday article on “The insidious rise of rudeness” (Oct. 14). One of those interviewed believes that youths’ disrespectful behavior contributes to the...
View ArticlePolitical incivility seems to be largely one-sided phenomenon
Did everyone notice the coincidence of two short news stories in the Sunday paper following the headline feature on the rise of incivility – much of it political – in American society? The Warren...
View ArticleStolen campaign signs prove we don’t respect other opinions
Our country is founded on principles of freedom of choice and freedom of speech and thought. I find it disturbing that our yard signs supporting Obama and Biden continue to get stolen. The last signs...
View ArticlePoliticians set bad example for future generations
Incivility is an expanding problem which includes the trespassing onto private property and stealing and/or vandalizing political signs that you don’t agree with. Is this surprising? Look at the...
View ArticleCampaign sign theft evidence of incivility
While reading “The insidious rise of rudeness” (Oct. 14) and as I answered the questions, it occurred to me that we had been victims of uncivil acts in just the past few weeks. Three Obama signs and...
View ArticleWeekend to combat rudeness may lead to change in society
Have you ever moved over a lane on the highway so oncoming traffic could merge, then get stuck because nobody would let you back in? How many times have you held a door for someone and didn’t hear a...
View ArticleBiden a poster-boy for incivility
When I read the headline article “The Insidious rise of rudeness” (Oct. 14), I immediately thought of the vice presidential debate last Thursday. Joe Biden’s performance was a perfect example of rude,...
View ArticleDefend freedom of expression: Stop stealing campaign signs
On early Sunday morning, I walked to the bottom of my driveway to fetch the paper, only to discover my Obama yard sign missing along, with my neighbor’s sign. The Enquirer headline about rudeness in...
View ArticleBoth parties guilty of incivility
Incivility in politics is one sided? Really? I guess the writer of “Political incivility seems to be largely one-sided phenomenon” (Oct. 16) missed out on the stories of the Romney signs being defaced...
View ArticleRespect others’ opinions
In Tuesday’s paper there was a letter from a gentleman in Anderson Township about lack of respect for different opinions. This is not new, the media has allowed it to be shown more. Let’s face it, we...
View ArticleIncivility is a two-way street
So, the writer of “Political incivility seems to be largely one-sided phenomenon” (Oct. 16) contends that political incivility is a one-way street targeting only Democrats. I refer you to how the media...
View ArticleLeaders establish civility
The recent article about loss of civility was a good one and caused me to think about who establishes a culture. To me it’s leaders: Parents, teachers, politicians, bosses, etc. To simplify this...
View ArticleWant civility? Practice what you preach
I don’t usually comment on politics because it is such a polarizing subject but it sure did irritate me when the writer of “Weekend to combat rudeness may lead to change in society” (Oct. 16) responded...
View ArticleSign theft is wrong
As a pro-life Catholic/Christian supporting the Republican pro-life ticket for many years, I cannot think of a campaign when I have not had signs stolen from my lawn. I have already had signs stolen...
View ArticleNo more rude today than ever
“The insidious rise of rudeness” (Oct. 14) generated a lot of responses. I am now 90 years old, and have and do lead a very active life, including periods of residency in a number of states and in a...
View ArticleRedefining values leaves hollow void
Amen to Walter Williams column explaining what makes a civilized society (“Gun violence and the liberal war on values” Jan. 20)! The real root of our society – and specifically, our children’s problems...
View ArticleComment proves loss of civility
I believe it was last fall when The Enquirer ran a story about the decrease in civility in many facets of our lives. I had to think of that when I read about Debe Terhar, president of the Ohio State...
View ArticleQualls and Seitz hugging reinforced respect for both
“Civil ways to solve real problems” (June 17) by Robert Rack Jr. brightened my Monday morning. Collaboration, civility and conversation seem the way to understanding, progress and peace. If a similar...
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