Civility

“This is a deep and personal topic in our society today. Read the papers. America is hurting because of it. For God’s sake, speak up. Don’t we need to learn respect for people’s feelings? What is going to school for? To learn how to add?”

 

—Hal Holbrook (1925-2021), actor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Editorial Comment: Wait. They teach addition?

 

 

 

 

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