Lots of words coming out of Washington right now—what do you think?
- Grandstanding, no substance from anyone.
- I agree with one side, but the presentation bothers me.
- Can’t we just be civil about it?
Civil—according to the dictionary there are at least two meanings to the word:
1) Relating to citizens (not military, not religion)
2) Courteous and polite
The rhetoric falls short of civil on both counts.
Proverbs 2:3 (CEV)
Beg as loud as you can
for good common sense.
Reminds me of a parent saying to their child:
“It’s not what your saying, it’s the tone and the attitude you are saying it with.”
Also, I tell my boys:
“You’re smarter, are more creative, diplomatic and of better character than to say it like that!”
Or as my mother said, “if you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.”