In my last post, I proposed this graduation requirement for high schools, colleges and universities: A proven ability to engage in respectful discourse with those with whom we disagree on fundamental issues; and a consequent openness to the possibility of changing one’s position. Just in case you aren’t convinced of the wisdom of this, please [...]
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CIVIL DISCOURSE; A NEW GRADUATION REQUIREMENT FOR HIGH SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES A proven ability to engage in respectful discourse with those with whom we disagree on fundamental issues; and a consequent openness to the possibility of changing one’s position.This ability has always been important in a democracy where each of us has the power of [...]
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