Setting a Civil Tone

Here are some words to start the year by, courtesy of Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn.:

It is important that we stand up for our principles and debate the issues, but it is also important that we do so in a decent way. We can passionately stand up for what we believe, but we need to do it with an appreciation of each person and respect for the institutions of our government so that it is truly “civil” government.