Contents One What About Respecting Opposing Viewpoints 5 Two History of Respecting Others in Society 11 Three Respect for Opposing Views and the Constitution 19 Four Civility in Society Today 25 Glossary 29 Find Out More 30 Index 31 About the Author 32
Protagoras of Abdera standing was a Greek philosopher known as the father of debate
CHAPTER One What About Respecting Opposing Viewpoints Americans come from many different cultures They have many beliefs They also share common values Good citizens are brave responsible and honest They treasure the rights of freedom and equality for all Those rights cannot exist without respect for others differences What About Respecting Opposing Viewpoints 5
What Is Respect The word respect comes from a Latin word that means to look again Respect is about how we view someone or something True respect is demonstrated through both thoughts and actions If you offer polite words without meaning them you are not really paying respect Respect comes in several forms In the United States children are taught to respect their elders Americans are taught to respect the US flag This soldier is showing respect by saluting the flag 6 Respecting Opposing Viewpoints
