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Katie Couric on Civil Discourse, Disagreement and Respect

It is possible, even necessary, to disagree with someone while respecting their views. Katie Couric offers an example in Wikileaks founder Julian Assange whose methods she says are not always appropriate but his push for greater transparency in government is commendable.
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It is possible, even necessary, to disagree with someone while respecting their views. Katie Couric offers an example in Wikileaks founder Julian Assange whose methods she says are not always appropriate but his push for greater transparency in government is commendable. Who do you disagree with but respect?

Katie Couric is an award-winning journalist, cancer advocate and best-selling author.

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