In search of civil discussion

Recently, I found a wise saying I think we should memorize, “Before you pray, believe; before you speak, listen; before you spend, earn; before you write, think; before you quit, try; before you die, live.” I’m not good at all those ideas, but they are goals I would like to reach.

I, for one, love a good civil conversation with someone who does not agree with me, but I find I do not often follow that advice, and those I talk with do not as well.

One example is the hospital proposals that will be on the ballot this fall. My hope is we can have civil discussions about this issue without demonizing each other.

My wife and I retired here for many reasons. We love the small town feeling, the hot pools and the people. Quality health care is important to folks like us. I have had my experiences with the hospital and the doctors, and I know others have had theirs. I would love to have a civil discussion concerning the proposals with anyone wishing to talk with me.