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New Haven, Conn., Jul 26, 2012 \/ 11:51 am (CNA\/EWTN News<\/a>).- With nearly 80 percent of U.S. residents expressing frustration over the tone of political discourse, the Knights of Columbus have launched an initiative to restore respectful and thoughtful discussion.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cThe American people want and deserve civility and a conversation on the issues rather than personal attacks,\u201d Supreme Knight Carl Anderson said in a July 26 statement about the new \u201cCivility in America\u201d campaign, which includes an online petition and a series of full-page national newspaper ads.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cIn our own lives, all of us have friends with whom we disagree, and we long ago learned how to have civil relationships despite our differences,\u201d observed Anderson, who heads the Catholic charitable and fraternal order.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cSince our elected officials work for and represent the American people, this petition is a step forward in making our voice heard and in making clear to our public servants how we would like them to conduct themselves,\u201d Anderson said.<\/p>\n

\tBy putting their names to the petition, U.S. citizens can \u201crequest that candidates, the media and other advocates and commentators involved in the public policy arena employ a more civil tone in public discourse on political and social issues, focusing on policies rather than on individual personalities.\"<\/p>\n

\t\u201cFor our part, we pledge to make these principles our own,\u201d the declaration states.<\/p>\n

\tA July 2012 Knights of Columbus-Marist poll found that 78 percent of people in the U.S. are frustrated with the tone of current politics. According to 74 percent of Americans, campaigns have become more negative over time.<\/p>\n

\tTwo-thirds of respondents said candidates spent more time attacking their opponent than addressing issues of concern. A majority of Americans, 56 percent, say campaigns are mostly uncivil and disrespectful.<\/p>\n

\tNegative campaigning of this kind significantly harms the political process, 64 percent of respondents told the Knights of Columbus-Marist researchers.<\/p>\n

\tTo learn more about the campaign, please visit www.CivilityinAmerica.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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