Probably you are able to interact civilly because you want to maintain a positive relationship.  So you don&#x27;t dismiss the other without a fair hearing and exchange of perspective.  Fundamentally, you respect each other.<p>I think the primary source of Americans&#x27; anger is the disrespect for other peoples&#x27; opinions that&#x27;s spoon fed into us 24x7 by the mass media, who cares much less for civil discourse than a good fistfight that attracts more viewers.<p>The rise in America&#x27;s anti-populism starts with the rise of broadcast hate speech, IMHO.