I just finished reading Mike Huckabee’s book, Character Makes a Difference. I have always been impressed with how Governor Huckabee talks respectfully about his opponents. He clearly articulates his position and fairly spells out their position and highlights the differences. He doesn’t attack them. As an example, take a look at his comments on Barak Obama. He encourages discussion on the issues – not tearing down the person.
From Character Makes a Difference:
General Robert E. Lee was once asked to give his opinion of a man who had spoken ill of him on many occasions. Lee spoke kindly of the man. One of his aides could stand it no longer and spoke up. “General, you have spoken very kindly of this individual, but he has taken every opportunity to speak hatefully about you,” he said. “Why would you say such nice things about him?”
Lee replied, “I was asked my opinion of him, not his opinion of me.”
And from James 1:19-20 (NLT)
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires.
