Here is an example of how our public discourse ought to transpire.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg made a comment on Colin Kaepernick taking a knee during the national anthem. I was disappointed when I read her initial comments.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ruth-bader-ginsburg-colin-kaepernick_us_57fbb68de4b068ecb5e0613f

I was pleased to read the thoughtful response that Colin Kaepernick made in defense of his actions.
http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/10/11/colin-kaepernick-on-supreme-court-justices-criticism-disappointing/

Finally, Justice Ginsburg did a noble thing. I can only speculate that the tone and tenor of Colin Kaepernick's comments help prompt this rethink.
http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2016/10/14/ruth_bader_ginsburg_walks_back_criticism_of_colin_kaepernick.html

It is humanizing to know that a supreme court justice can fall afoul of the rule: "Make sure the brain is engaged, before opening mouth." It is reassuring to find evidence in our current public sphere that folks, even supreme court justices, are able to acknowledge that they spoke out of ignorance, with limited knowledge, or without forethought. Furthermore, the individual who was unduly criticized did not respond in kind, but took to heart the advice of the First Lady, that is, to "Go High."

Thank you, Ruth and Colin, for providing us with an excellent example.