We may not be the 'angriest' country in the world but we emit our share, frequently influenced by our national leaders. Media carries the message aloft; think multi-viral.
Anger is one of many legitimate emotional responses that one can have. But contrived or un-controlled anger taken to an extreme -- a word that needs definition -- can be dangerous for a simple reason.
Like love & other emotions, anger works on a different plane from logic like two parallel roads that never intersect. This makes for imbalance.
So to have a rational discussion about anger is a good thing in my book.
Exploration & discussion can dissipate anger. Operating just below the boiling point is a lot better than boiling over.
Exploration & discussion can dissipate anger. Operating just below the boiling point is a lot better than boiling over.
I never saw the show but it makes no difference. I'm only sorry that what is perceived as our current 'national' anger couldn't be discussed publicly. It would have been a good exercise.
I applaud DD & MSNBC for trying. It was a good idea. I hope someone else picks up on the idea & runs with it.
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