Something precious has been lost during this election season. The lack of civil behavior highlights an alarming trend. Public discourse and interactions have stooped to a new low. I, for one, find this unacceptable.

Some things, when lost, are difficult to retrieve.

Where will the path lead?

A few years ago my son said to me these words, “I think the problem is that it (society) isn’t civil anymore.” His words surprised me, but they gave me pause.

Does civility matter?

Civil or uncivil behavior denotes a quality resident or missing within the action. Civility is tied to respect and lack thereof is tied to disrespect. We either respect one another or we don’t, which includes people in every demographic found in society.

Several elements are important for a civil society.

First off, it values all its people–all. its. people.

In a civil society . . .

• -Words matter.
• -Actions matter.
• -Insinuations matter.
• -Behavior matters.
• -Kindness matters.
• -Truthfulness matters.
• -People matter, even those with whom we disagree.
• -Courtesy matters.
• -Caring matters.
• -The dignity with which we treat others matters.
• -Preborn girls and boys matter.
• -The ability to listen matters.
• -Goodness matters.
• -Civility matters.
• -Thoughtful consideration matters.
• -Community inter- and intra-relations matter.
• -Gratefulness matters.
• -Spirituality matters.
• -Honor matters.

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Notice when ‘The pot calls the kettle black.’

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