Because these aren't the values we want to uphold in our public discourses. As a society we all think our leaders, our chiefs, our representatives are good peop

Because these aren't the values we want to uphold in our public discourses. As a society we all think our leaders, our chiefs, our representatives are good people acting for the common good. Of course we all want that, but I'm sorry, history proves there is very little evidence that we consistantly get it, so expecting it, it seems to me, is like expecting rain in the middle of the desert. It happens, yes, but it's a fools game waiting for it.