I have tried to refrain from posting anything political because candidly I have friends whose positions are all over the lot. However the tone of this presidential campaign has reached the point where the rhetoric needs to be dialed back to a more civil discourse. Last night in Chicago the pot has boiled over, and I fear that we are headed towards months of civil unrest and confrontation.
It is easy if you are in one camp or the other to find blame, but the reality is that there will be bloodshed and violence if we don’t find ways to disagree within the bounds of respect and reverence for the rights and responsibilities of our democracy.
The candidates need to understand the power and influence of their speech, The pushing and shoving of last night in Chicago will eventually lead to acts of violence where someone will be seriously harmed.Strong verbal disagreement is the foundation that makes us special, but so is respect for all who are on opposite sides of the fence.
I hope the candidates will recognize that their words have consequences, and those that find the words offensive find ways to protest that respect the rights of those who have every right to peaceful assembly.
S. J. Tagliareni 