In poll after poll, Americans have voiced concern over the erosion of civility in modern life and human interactions, in government, business, media and online. According to a poll released in June by Weber Shandwick, 65 percent of Americans say the lack of civility is a major problem in the country and feel the negative tenor has worsened during the financial crisis and recession.
Nearly half those surveyed said they were tuning out from the most fundamental elements of democracygovernment and politicsbecause of the incivility and bullying behavior.
As the national conversation on bullying gains momentum, it’s time to take a closer look at what is causing this behavior and why it matters.
