Ending Civility Crisis Article Analysis
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Ending Civility Crisis
In Understanding the Civility Crisis Article, Cornell Clayton contends that there has been consistent rude behavior and rowdiness in political campaigns (1). The writer notes that the public seems to praise odd behavior and even go ahead to make the participants famous. Clayton begins by giving an example of Joe Wilson who shouted ‘you lie’ during a presidential speech held by President Barack Obama. The writer notes that there is a high degree of public indecency which should never be tolerated. The author is quick to mention that leadership should be respected, and the public should hence understand their boundaries when addressing their leaders. The article highlights the various instances of incivility which may go unnoticed in some areas. Clayton, therefore, concludes that civility is defined by different standards, but there should, however, be a common way of establishing the right behavior (1). This essay seeks to evaluate whether there is an incivility crisis and its negative impact. The essay will also check how leaders can enhance civility in public forums and a counter argument on the same topic.
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Countries that encourage communication and contribution from the public have progressed significantly. A leader ought to conduct himself with decorum so that the public can accord him the respect he deserves while still in power. It is also important for the public to weigh their options before voting in their leaders to ensure they make the right choice of leaders they respect. The public forums should be well moderated to promote decency and the faith the public has on the leaders. Incivility, therefore, does not have to be there in political campaigns and public forums and should hence be avoided to promote justice and
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Ending Civility Crisis
In Understanding the Civility Crisis Article, Cornell Clayton contends that there has been consistent rude behavior and rowdiness in political campaigns (1). The writer notes that the public seems to praise odd behavior and even go ahead to make the participants famous. Clayton begins by giving an example of Joe Wilson who shouted ‘you lie’ during a presidential speech held by President Barack Obama. The writer notes that there is a high degree of public indecency which should never be tolerated. The author is quick to mention that leadership should be respected, and the public should hence understand their boundaries when addressing their leaders. The article highlights the various instances of incivility which may go unnoticed in some areas. Clayton, therefore, concludes that civility is defined by different standards, but there should, however, be a common way of establishing the right behavior (1). This essay seeks to evaluate whether there is an incivility crisis and its negative impact. The essay will also check how leaders can enhance civility in public forums and a counter argument on the same topic.
Clayton notes that …show more content…
Countries that encourage communication and contribution from the public have progressed significantly. A leader ought to conduct himself with decorum so that the public can accord him the respect he deserves while still in power. It is also important for the public to weigh their options before voting in their leaders to ensure they make the right choice of leaders they respect. The public forums should be well moderated to promote decency and the faith the public has on the leaders. Incivility, therefore, does not have to be there in political campaigns and public forums and should hence be avoided to promote justice and