Civil Political Discourse

Civil political discourse is hard to find these days. For the most part people only want to be heard. In our overly politicized culture, nearly every issue is quickly divided down partisan lines. If there is a problem one side blames the other, and rarely admits they have any fault in the matter.

The clamor and vitriol increase as Election Day draws closer. This is why I have enjoyed the approach of Relevant Magazine. They have featured several Op-Ed pieces in which people speak about why they hold the political views they do.

For once it is not a diatribe against another party or candidate, nor is it another article where someone speaks about what they are against. These five pieces are from authors who simply state why they are Libertarian, Democrat, Republican, Non-Voter, or Independent.

It is refreshing to read these various viewpoints that communicate what these writers are for. While you may not agree with all (or any) these articles, they are worth the read. If only to serve as a rare example of civil political discourse.

+Continue Reading: Libertarian, Republican, Democrat, Non-Voter, and Independent.