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I second Richard's elegant distinction between politeness and civility, and
his explanation of the value of the latter.
Chara Armon
>
>i think there's an impt distinction to be made btwn politeness and
>civility. politeness means not saying certain things lest it lead to
>blows, civility means being able to say those things and it doesn't lead to
>blows. civility calls for lots of effort and lots of respect. to pull it
>off , you need to be both honest and respectful. you only did the first,
>and in the process only harmed a process of civility that we all covet.
>
>richard
>
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