Are cable news shouters such as Ed Schultz and Glenn Beck a reflection of American society at large? Do the displays of Alan Grayson and Joe Wilson mirror the attitudes and actions of their constituents back home? Has politics really turned our formerly civil population into an unruly mob, screaming at each other and biting off fingers? No. In fact, those of us who spend far too much time steeping in the ebb and flow of political warfare may have forgotten how nice many of our neighbors actually are, regardless of who they voted for last November. This is the subject of my new column this week at Pajamas Media, Uncivil Behavior in Congress Does Not Mean Civility Is Dead.
As always, your thoughts and opinions are welcome. Have you bitten off any fingers lately? Been punched in the nose by somebody who disagrees with your political views? Or do your friends still focus on more mundane concerns and still like to have some fun when possible?