Category Archives: call-out culture

(Issue #496) Thankful for Civility.

Posted on November 24, 2019 by stevepiscitelli

Civility does not mean we always agree. It does mean, though, that we accept each other’s humanity and dignity as a person. On March 25, 2012, I wrote “Is Civility Part of Your DNA?”. Coincidentally, it was post #96 on … Continue reading →

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(Issue #482) Political Pyrotechnicians

Posted on August 18, 2019 by stevepiscitelli

Unfortunately, because they refuse to listen, a fruitful give-and-take becomes more of a chimera. I bought a t-shirt on the Savannah waterfront that has the picture of a dog on it. While the image reminded me of Roxie, the words … Continue reading →

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(Issue #477) Call-Out Culture: Increasing Understanding or Volume?

Posted on July 14, 2019 by stevepiscitelli

If you have to name-call, then you have no argument; you have admitted your lack of understanding and/or inability to intelligently debate the issue at hand. One of the byproducts of social media has been the legitimization of a call-out … Continue reading →

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