I'm fond of this article from Econlog about the importance of reciprocity. The warning at the end about how partisanship can undermine reciprocity has stuck with me. We need to be thoughtful about what we prioritize and when.
Tit-for-Tat in Politics - Econlib
Cooperation is both the most fragile and the most necessary condition of political life. It is fragile because individuals and groups often pursue short-term gains at others’ expense, yet it is essential because no political community endures without mutual accommodation and understanding. Politics, as Aristotle taught, is the art of living together—not the sum of […]
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