Quotation by

James McGreevey

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.

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James McGreevey is saying that respectful communication in politics is being replaced by anger and attempts to dominate others. Instead of exchanging ideas and listening to different opinions, people are sticking rigidly to their own beliefs and attacking opponents.

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