Published in Newsday July, 2018.    

When I read Lance Filler's Opinion piece [Toward a more human debate, Opinion,July 11], I was heartened. Everyone should read this piece as it puts today's top political debates in perspective. He breaks down people's opinions into calm, disparate points of view. We all have strong ideas about immigration and abortion but we don't have to get personal and emotional against others who disagree. He makes a great argument for tolerance and understanding.

We can disagree and still work together toward finding a common humane ground. We can all learn from this.

This is a call to civility to all Americans. We need to work together for a common goal.