Rebuilding the 'Civility Caucus'

[proud2BlibKansan]

By REP. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO & REP. EMANUEL CLEAVER II | 1/24/11 5:08 AM EST

In “Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior,” George Washington states, “Let your conversation be without malice or envy, for ‘tis a sign of a tractable and commendable nature; and in causes of passion admit reason to govern.” Our first president understood the importance of civility in the conduct of our political affairs.

In 2005, we formed the Civility Caucus, with members from all political parties and ideologies, to foster a culture of respect and courtesy among members of Congress. We would go to the House floor for “civility hours,” debating on pre-determined subjects — to demonstrate that members can disagree on policy in a respectful, understanding manner and prove partisanship does not mean putting each other down.

We have now made a commitment to reignite our efforts to establish a Civility Caucus in Congress. True leaders guide with compassion and by example.

In the days since the Tucson shootings, we have all reflected on the senselessness of the tragedy, but also the prevailing power of the human spirit. We can ask ourselves why this happened. There are no easy answers.



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[Raine]

1. IMO the incivlity is this country really took hold

when Raygun was in office. x(

[proud2BlibKansan]

2. It was bad before that also