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How the Constitution Helps Us to Disagree

  • Newbury Historical Society P.O. Box 176 P.O. Box 176 Newbury NH 03255 (map)

Deliberation is the practice that holds our democracy together, but does it always lead to better decisions? When citizens only talk to like-minded citizens, the thinking gets stuck and the decisions tend to be more extreme. This presentation gives participants a chance to find new ways to think about a contentious issue by looking at the best arguments from progressives, conservatives, and libertarians on both sides of the issue. By the end of the discussion, participants will have a greater understanding of how robust disagreements can help us to foster political friendships.