I think making a pretense of civility toward Eric Alterman is like making a pretense of civility to a scorpion. – John Podhoretz
Civility is not about dousing strongly held views. It’s about making sure that people are willing to respect other perspectives. – Jim Leach
While it’s true that Washington would benefit from more civility, the Senate, behind the scenes, is an extraordinarily collegial institution. – Jon Kyl
I know it’s sappy, but I bet there’s a market for civility and niceness out there that, while probably not as titillating as a junkyard scrap between shirtless adversaries, it’d sure be healthier. – Steven Weber
