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All hands on deck for a more civil America

In a recent column, Georgia author Lynn Walker Gendusa urged Americans to abandon derogatory language in public discourse, arguing that citizens must stop using "abusive language" to address political opponents.
Leadership holds a "powerful microphone" that influences everyone, Gendusa emphasizes, warning that aggressive, disparaging speech prevents the country from healing across five generations.
Writing in her book "Southern Comfort", Gendusa notes that leaders set the tone for public trust, contending that confidence relies on dignified communication rather than "abusive language" in modern interactions.
Every citizen plays a role in stopping the tide of disrespectful words, as Gendusa asserts that our morality is defined by the character we demonstrate toward others in four ways.
Controlling our reactions and speech remains essential for national unity; by choosing dignity over aggression, Americans can effectively address the two major challenges of political polarization and societal fragmentation.

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