You can not harm yourself when you do not speaking ill of others. Winds can change at the spur of the moment, why get caught in a tornado?
Sorry, you can't fight fire with "civility."
This is my point about Trump’s name calling. It’s obvious that many of the 17 aren’t going to become president. He is out there calling them names, and sure they are attacking him first - but, he doesn’t have to get down in the weeds and comment on every little thing that is said. The support from the other candidates could be crucial to a win for him - should he get the nomination. I think Cruz will be okay in this area because he has been civil to all the others - he might disagree with their policies, but, he doesn’t belittle them. Unless, of course, your name is Mitch McConnell.