That is, favorable emotions, attitudes, and behaviors toward other citizens, especially those with different views, enrich diversity in political discussion by keeping individuals open to criticism of their opinions and their conduct, cultivating their ability to acknowledge differences of opinion and put a positive value on variations in opinion, and thus facilitating coordination and mutual understanding among citizens.



Great observation,  it brings to mind a thought though.  Every year it seems some get offended by some of the back and forth here.  If so I think your in the wrong place and should watch and listen.   Most of the debate here is extremely respectful and taken in good spirit, even when it seems personal.  
Without this lively debate and discussion even when some of us are wrong, there is no learning.  We need the lively heated points and sometimes slightly drifting conversations to make this place interesting and educational.   There are way to many lurkers who never participate because they think they may be wrong or ridiculed.  That’s disappointing, lots of great discussion and learning missed by that thought process.

I have very much enjoyed being corrected and debated on topics.  It’s a chance to learn and grow.    Even the recent discussion on Buytric and food,  while it seems to be off base from bees the lesson in EPA, FDA and basic chem. Provided by Jim, Richard, Randy and a cpl others has been interesting and worth following as it applies to honey and bees 100%!

Thanks guys for having the courage to step up, spend your time and debate where we can see it.


Charles

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