The authors of Respect and Loathing in American Democracy define civic respectcivic respect The authors of Respect and Loathing in American Democracy define civic respect as taking the views of our fellow citizens seriously and allowing for legitimate disagreement. It means, according to the authors: Listening to those with different views. Listening without assuming the worst about the person talking. Not assuming that citizens who vote differently do so because they are poorly informed, ignorant or misled. as taking the views of our fellow citizens seriously and allowing for legitimate disagreement. It means, according to the authors:
- Listening to those with different views.
- Listening without assuming the worst about the person talking.
- Not assuming that citizens who vote differently do so because they are poorly informed, ignorant or misled.