218. Respect for persons: Isn't this a progressive value?
Can't we oppose someone and even actively work to hold them accountable (e.g., George Bush on trial for war crimes) without attacking the person? It isn't easy. But tone is important. We can have a lot of conflict and disagreement which, no matter how mature anyone is, often does not feel good. We are human. I would not want to see us avoid conflict. Sometimes feelings will be hurt. I do want to see us stay away from the kind of hate talk practiced by those whom we oppose. Hate breeds hate.
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