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Edited on Tue Jan-11-11 12:25 PM by Tom Rinaldo
We can agree that rhetoric has become over heated "on both sides". We can agree that the tone of political discourse should be raised "on both sides". And we can agree that threats of, allusions to, and/or use of force have no legitimate place in our national political dialog, "from either side".
Then ask the media to break it down. Which of the above transgressions is potentially most serious? Point out specifics "on both sides". When are transgressions articulated by identifiable political leaders, elected officials, and influential national opinion makers "on both sides", rather than isolated sign holders and faceless bloggers?
There is Name Calling. There are Threats. There is Physical Intimidation. And then there are calls for and preparation for Armed Sedition against the government of the United States of America. Call them all sins. Say that sins exist "on both sides". But even the Catholic Church knows that not all sins are created equal. Break it down for us media. Do your job. For both sides.
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