Introducing Voices of America

Voices of America, a new feature of this website, is a representative sampling of comments drawn from polling done for Our Common Purpose.

Perhaps taking their cue from the positive, non-partisan tone of the survey questions they just had been asked, most all respondents replied in similar fashion.  Some responses go so far as to be giddy.  One gets the impression that some of the authors yearn for what the 10 principles represent.

Good man good.

— Republican from Tinton Falls, N.J.

It is so good.

— Democrat from Dallas, Tex.

This needs to be done, now.

— Republican from Citrus Heights, Calif.

Very unlike the us versus them that we typically hear, the vast majority of respondents spoke in terms of what we need to do as a people, as a nation.

There is inspiration, hope and, yes, idealism in their comments.   Many reflect pride in what we are as a nation.  Even more believe we can and need to do better.  While there are doubters, most found it at once uplifting and challenging that we might agree upon a set of ideals for America.

Their comments will be displayed a half-dozen at a time in the banner at the top of the home page.  As the banner invites, you can offer your own comment by clicking on Join the Conversation.  The comments will be replaced each month by a new set.  Watch for them!