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Regarding the Oct. 11 front-page article "In Today's Viral World, Who Keeps a Civil Tongue?":
Os Hillman, a noted speaker on issues of faith in business, said, "What audience do you play to? Each day you are seen by many who will make a judgment about the way you handle yourself among different audiences. Politicians have learned to play to their audiences, customizing messages for the needs of their particular groups."
We vote people into positions of authority within our state and local governments. Sometimes they don't live up to our expectations, so what do we do? We constantly judge, belittle, accuse, complain and offer mean-spirited words. The Bible says, out of the heart, the mouth speaks.
Just imagine the possibilities if we spent more time praying for our elected officials, seeking divine wisdom to govern and legislate with integrity.
Our words might become kinder, gentler and more encouraging.
TANYA VILLANI
Bedford, Va.
