Why do Democrats so desire civil discourse? Our country's politics have never been civil! Think back to the arguments that pounded out our constitution--they lasted half a year, where delegates did nothing but complain, argue, and make personal attacks on one another. Or how about the election of 1800, where Adams was cut down by his opponents and by his own party! I would say that the only "civil" period we had in our country was the Civil War, and only because of the name. The ignorance that our politicians show about history is one of the most frightening things in politics. If anything, today's politics are too civil.
Why don't we say that political arguments should be settled by fisticuffs? Think about it--it would increase the turnover rate, bring in young blood, and make our politicians really stand behind what they believe. Children would then love to follow politics, and the CSPAN ratings would go through the roof!
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