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Various slogans developed in response to the Choose Civility slogan.

We see them all over. Those green car magnets that say "Choose Civility." They are found on cars that speed by you, ones that cut you off and those whose driver's doen't thank you when you let them in your lane.

Two weekends ago, I spotted the "Choose Hostility" car magnet in my neighborhood. And now today I read on Columbia Patch about the "" magnet. Who knew there were variations of the Choose Civility campaign that was launched by Howard County Library system in 2007. It was amusing to read that the library system is honored to have their slogan ridiculed.

The slogan is not only on the car magnets. There are the banners that sometimes hang on light posts on Little Patuxent Highway that mention civility. There is the display in the library with various books on so-called civility. I wouldn't know exactly since I always fly by the display and go to find books I actually want to read. According to the Choose Civility website, there are many activities and events including a Choose Civility Week, which this year is the week of October 3.

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After living and working in Howard County for almost three years now, I can't say I overwhelming see the civil-like culture displayed among the citizens. As noted above, I certainly don't see it on the roads. Perhaps a week-long of civil activities in October will help me change my mind. Until then, I'll choose hostility and insanity and whatever other slogan has been developed any day over civility!

What would your Howard County slogan be?

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