With partisan battles being fought in Washington over Supreme Court nominees and other controversies, Associate Justice Anthony M. Kennedy said last night in a speech in Richmond that it is important to maintain a civil national dialogue in order to uphold a healthy democracy.

Perhaps my recent comment on the FBI anti-porn effort was a breach of civility. I strongly agree with this sentiment. I am strongly concerned that it needs to be said. Im still really pissed off about disingenuous commentary. I'm concerned about the way that analysis of government response to Katrina has turned into a pissing match over whose politicians fucked up worse. I'm wondering where this is all heading...

TimesDispatch.com | Kennedy stresses need for civil national dialogue