Published: November 08, 2009 06:04 pm      

Why are those who disagree with us labeled ‘evilmongers’?

There continues to be those who make unsupported political allegations about “hatemongers” who “spread misinformation, but also incredible lies.”

Wouldn’t the quality of our political understanding and discourse be so much better if folks of every political persuasion stopped accusing those with contrary views of being “evilmongers,” thus fanning even more rabid hatred and intolerance?

Even better, wouldn’t it truly be wonderful if folks read, viewed, and otherwise studied political discourse from sources other than just those that appealed to their personal political biases?

As just one example, a person who reads news and opinion sources such as both the “National Review” (Conservative) and “The Progressive” (Liberal) magazines has a much richer understanding and appreciation of our nation’s current events than anyone who subscribes to the “Lumpenproletariat” political mindset.

Larry D. Kump

Falling Waters, W.Va.