Comments on: Unkindness May Be Killing Us

By: Carol

Carol — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 11:29:05 +0000

Dean, I feel the same way. The news media & social media have stripped away our civility; made it acceptable to berate one another. Even texting has turned into a faceless opportunity to be critical. I long for the return of civility. My morning walks and chats with my neighbours is one way I stay in touch with people, get to know them, & appreciate the diversity of my neighborhood. I’m off to deliver a hand knitted prayer shawl to an elderly neighbour this morning who I used to walk with once in a while. She had a bad stroke and can’t walk anymore.

By: Thaydra

Thaydra — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 22:40:16 +0000

“Not only can those on the left and on the right not agree on anything, the expression of differences is mean-spirited and divisive. It’s gotten to the point that the issue itself — whether a second amendment or healthcare debate — is secondary to the goal of debasing the opposition.”

This. I have been explaining this to people as my reason for not getting involved in topics like politics, religion, etc.. for a while now. While I absolutely adore having conversations with people whose opinions differ from mine – especially if they differ vastly- it seems that no one is capable of having an actual conversation anymore. It always has to lead to them yelling, arguing, calling me names, etc… It’s just not interesting anymore.

I’d love to get back to a time when people could actually value the diversity of individual opinions, and remember that we are all human beings, with different thoughts, attitudes, opinions, etc. That’s what makes us all unique; interesting.

By: Susan J. Perry

Susan J. Perry — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 22:16:56 +0000

I completely agree. I am the Wellness Coordinator for the City of Santa Fe and our program is known for unfailing kindness and respect, reaching out to employees with programs and resources at their worksites. and providing services such as on site Yoga and upbeat challenges with prizes to increase the well being of our employees.

By: dominique G Coe

dominique G Coe — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 21:36:39 +0000

This blog is awesome. Something I will try to adhere to on an on going basis. The rhetoric that comes across the airways, no matter what side you may be on, is overwhelming, unkind and disrepectful. Shame on America!