On divisive rhetoric

I read, amused, letters and guest submissions from people who bemoan and decry the “divisive rhetoric and politics” in America today, stating how civility and rational discourse should be returned to national discussions. However, these writers then spend their efforts, times and words doing exactly what they are criticizing others doing. Namely, engaging in name-calling, insults, pretty much just bashing the “other side” or those with whom they disagree.

Bob Reynolds provided a superb example Dec. 10 with his submission on poisonous politics and divisive and abusive rhetoric. He pretty much went off on anyone and everyone with an opposing viewpoint or those who dared oppose the “radical left.” I guess with some perspectives it is abusive or divisive only when presented by “them” and not “us.”

DAVID KELLEY

Louann