As citizens we have to be more thoughtful and more educated and more informed. I turn on the TV and I see these grown people screaming at each other, and I think, well, if we don’t get our civility back, we’re in trouble.
Meaning of the quote
We all need to be more thoughtful, educated, and informed as citizens. When we watch TV, we see adults yelling at each other, which is not how people should act. If we don't start being more civil and respectful towards each other, we're going to have a lot of problems.
About Emmylou Harris
Emmylou Harris is an acclaimed American singer, songwriter, and musician who helped pioneer the country rock and Americana genres. She has had a successful and influential career spanning over 50 years, earning numerous accolades and chart-topping hits along the way.
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