LETTER: What has happened to civility?

These times are not easy, and no one would argue this. But why have we begrudged basic respect? Why has anger and disrespect taken over our communities like a virus, too?

Opinions are valuable. But cruelty intertwined with opinion can turn ignorant quickly if respect is not valued. This world is not about me or him, but we.

Speech is a gift, not only a right. Please consider the impact of putting those words into the world. Wildfires can burn from human error. Let us not do the same to each other’s spirits during difficult times.