What has happened to civility and manners?

I’ve pondered this question often in recent years. In this business, you get a front row seat to history – and all its societal ills. After watching how people behave and listening to a range of calls from readers, I’m quite frankly, amazed by how people conduct themselves, both in public and private.

Last week, for example, U.S. Congressman Mike Ross and U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln both had meetings in El Dorado. The congressman had a coffee with constituents at the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce board room. Lincoln met with poul...