Democracy depends on disagreement. It does not require humiliation. When contempt becomes entertainment, we all lose something. I don't expect everyone to agree politically. I do expect public events connected to our government to treat people with basic dignity. #proudblue #pinks

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:7prh6raya2ntwnpyzte5u5hc/post/3modjtuwhpj24
The challenge is learning to remain curious enough to question our own side's certainties as well as the other side's. Equality before the law is a democratic ideal. Equality before truth is a personal one. Justice becomes distorted when we excuse in ourselves what we condemn in others.