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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.

James McGreevey

Anger

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James McGreevey is saying that in government and politics, people are no longer engaging in respectful conversations and instead focus on tearing each other down through anger and a desire for power. He points out that rigid beliefs have taken over, preventing meaningful exchanges between those who think differently.

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