Though we have profound differences, he is saying, we have to reason about them civilly instead of dismissing, insulting, and demonizing one another. |
It is this government sanctioned teaching of contempt, this demonizing of the other, this culture of incitement, is where it all begins. |
One can hold strong views on the issues of the day without demonizing the adversary. |
They exist on demonizing the small differences that exist between different ethnic groups. |
I guess the problem that I still have is with respect to who gets to decide what is demonizing and what is dehumanizing. |
Indeed, it is this state-sanctioned teaching of contempt, this demonizing of the other, this standing assault on human security, this is where it all begins. |