Should we be worried about rising heat of political discourse? Yes.

Jim Engell was featured in a Gazette story concerning the current state of American political discourse. 

“'We are a deliberative democracy; we’re supposed to deliberate. I’m not sure we’re doing our worst right now, historically, but I think we’re at a low point and I worry a little that the trajectory is still [going] down.'

Given the current political tone and climate, the months until the 2024 election 'will be extraordinarily difficult. I think we are entering a period that is one of considerable trepidation and danger,' said Engell." 

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