Until recently, that being 1980's and newer, people have been less and less willing to show basic respect for other people. Recently I was talking with a woman. She was like many these days who believe and want to force their options on other people but refuse to listen.

She was quick to close her ears and open her mouth. In the last century and past, people were able to get together and communicate with each other. This included listening to what others have to say. It was known for absolute enemies being able to meet and have an open conversation. They had respect for people. This was true even though they could return to trying to kill each other the vey next day. But this is not the way most are today.

Not listening to and interrupting someone is disrespectful.

This explains why it is bug news when best or worse enemies put a halt to their hostilities and get together in peace. The news media makes it sound like this kind of thing is a huge breakthrough. The lack of respect and unwillingness to listen to all sides is also the core to congress and senate being unable to work together.

A hundred years ago, this would be normal. It is this king of respect for our fellow human beings that allow us to settle disputes, have peace talks and negotiations, and the overall ability for people to get together and take on any project; even build a nation.

Where do you stand? Do you listen or do you close your ears and open your mouth?