Ford Inspires Online Activists To Demand “Civility” From Congress
Who says a quieter, less screaming tone never has an impact? Read this:
Inspired by the life and death of Gerald Ford, a group of online community activists is urging members of Congress to pledge their allegiance to a more bipartisan and civil brand of politics.The idea is the brainchild of Maryland engineer Ian Broverman, a member of the HOTSOUP.com issues-based community who was swayed by the site’s debates about Ford’s pardon of Richard Nixon. “To those who say nobody’s mind is ever changed in these debates, I’ll prove you wrong – I’ve been convinced here that Ford’s pardon was a huge sacrifice to pull our partisan nation back together. And now, by the most amazing coincidence, we’re all talking about his sacrifices at a time when our country is again dangerously divided,� Broverman wrote in a post to the HOTSOUP.com community.
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5 Responses to “Ford Inspires Online Activists To Demand “Civility” From Congress”
Being civil in congress but then appearing on one of the AM radio shows doesn’t cut it with me. The first place to start with civility is to denounce the AM radio talking heads and refuse to be any part of their money making other side bashing operations. What we need is an “act like grown ups� movement.
I agree with grognard. Civility in discourse is one thing. The sort of “civility” that pardons criminal activity is something I’m generally not interested in.
I’m still a fan of reinstituting the Fairness Doctrine. This all started in the ’80′s, and ever since the AM radio crowd has dragged our political culture through the muck, promoting intense partisanship at every turn. The FTC fines these shows for obscenities, but can do nothing about the broadcast of false information?
I was thrilled to read the pledge, a wonderful tribute to President Ford. The voice of moderation needs to be heard in our news commentators was well as our polititians. Some commentators should be charged with inciting riotous conditions. While majoring in journalism, one thing I was taught was not to become the news–it is to be reported in an unbiased manner. The reporting has become more factionalized than the news itself. We are a generation of soundbytes and quite uncivilized. I refused to allow my children to talk to others in such a disrespectful manner. I have begun boycotting shows where this behavior is practiced. I hope others will consider doing the same. Maybe the voice we can get to listen to reason is through the ratings.
“And now, by the most amazing coincidence, we’re all talking about his sacrifices at a time when our country is again dangerously divided”
Hmm? Has Bush resigned and been subpoena’d? Would all his lies come to light in court? Ok, if Cheney resigns, to, maybe President Pelosi should think about pardning Bush.
