We are losing sight of civility in government and politics. Debate and dialogue is taking a back seat to the politics of destruction and anger and control. Dogma has replaced thoughtful discussion between people of differing views.

If there are differences of views or divergence of ideas, they can be resolved through discussion and dialogue.

Dialogue between people of differing views is critical for fostering understanding in a democracy.

There is no more fundamental obligation of a government than to protect those who cannot protect themselves -- namely, our children. The failure of government in this instance to safeguard the health and welfare of these children is beyond excuse, it is sickening,

There is no more fundamental obligation of a government than to protect those who cannot protect themselves: namely, our children. The failure of government in this instance to safeguard the health and welfare of these children is beyond excuse, it is sickening,

What happened with Brexit was people taking back control.