Hate Speech

All of us at one time or another use "hate speech" to describe groups unlike ourselves. We use "hate speech" to demonize the "other".

Today in the political environment "hate speech" has replaced civil discourse. On the internet when differences in political ideology come in contact with each other the use of "hate speech" by both sides dominates the conversation which essentially shuts it down.

Who are those that want it shut down and why do they not want the two main political parties talking to each other?

Recently the main issues being discussed on line revolve around Iran, health care, and the economy but this is what you see when you read comment threads.

DUMBOCRATS, DEMONCRATS(DEMS)

STEAL FROM THE WORKER AND GIVE TO THE LAZY LIBERAL WELFARE BREEDERS

Impeach Obama and his American SS hate groups.

The only people who watch NBC are nitwits, numbskulls, perverts, and a few demoncrats that have learned how to understand English.

Liberals= SOCIALISTS really scary word on AOL

GREED OVER PEOPLE, WINGNUTS(GOP)

YOU STUPID RED STATE REPUBLICAN HICKS SHOULD LEAVE OUR GREAT BLUE STATE NATION

CEO's losing billions and taking millions in bonuses for incompetence. That's really working hard all right, AT BEING A THEIF.

FAUX NEWS(Fox News)

The only people who watch FOX are nitwits, numbskulls, perverts, and a few wingnuts that have graduated from high school.

Right Wing=FACISTS really scary word on HUFFINGTON POST

The above is just a fraction of what poses as internet comments.

Demonization works to keep the ideologically pure on both sides hating each other.

But is it necessary?

And how do both sides stop it?

All of us need to realize that demonizing anyone relegates them to the "EVIL ZONE".
Once you have been categorized as "EVIL" nothing you say is heard. So why don't the powers that be want us to hear each other?

Because if we do listen to each other then we can't be controlled.