[The Urban Sombrero]

I agree, we need to have more civil discourse with each other. People such as Bob Seger need to display more tolerance toward the sensitivities of others. That kind of behavior is unacceptable even on a message board, I'm glad we don't know him in person - that would be bad to have to admit. I hope he reconsiders the hate and bigotry he has displayed and turns it into a positive love and tolerance.

On BGR, it seems mostly like good natured back and forth, and posters on forums like these, we're interested in politics and care about the country, but we don't really have the influence to change the tone. The mainstream media and social media are full of people who make a lot of money and sell a lot of books appealing to the worst instincts in people. Demonizing people and creating polarization because it generates ratings. For instance, I disagree with Donald Trump on many issues, and don't like his way of campaigning, but our country isn't going to fall apart if he's elected. America isn't just a great nation if a person I like is President. Our system of checks and balances was pretty well thought out. Our political leaders have always had moral failings and frailties, but the structure is stronger than our worst politicians, and our nation is greater than any one President or Congress or Court we might despise.