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'Tolerant' people who love everybody will destroy you if you disagree with them
'''Tolerance''' has two contrasting meanings in U.S. politics.
'''Tolerance''' has two contrasting meanings in U.S. politics.
Many social reformers deliberately blur the distinction between the two types of tolerance and promote the usage of ''tolerance'' as a synonym for "approval".
Many social reformers deliberately blur the distinction between the two types of tolerance and promote the usage of ''tolerance'' as a synonym for "approval".
The idea that "tolerance" implies accepting views that differ from one's own is anathema to U.S. tradition and is often used in the context of forbidding those with traditional religious views to express their disapproval of minority opinions. It turns the concept of tolerance on its head: it is [[intolerance]] in the name of tolerance.
The idea that "tolerance" implies accepting views that differ from one's own is [[anathema]] to U.S. tradition and is often used in the context of forbidding those with traditional religious views to express their disapproval of minority opinions. It turns the concept of tolerance on its head: it is [[intolerance]] in the name of tolerance.
One of the definitions of tolerance is "The capacity for or the practice of recognizing and respecting the beliefs or practices of others."
One of the definitions of tolerance is "The capacity for or the practice of recognizing and respecting the beliefs or practices of others."
The concept of tolerance often applies to areas of politics, cultural differences, or religious practices.
The concept of tolerance often applies to areas of politics, cultural differences, or religious practices.
Americans believe in [[free speech]], but to be tolerant you should ''[[Respect|respect]]'' other people's beliefs. You can still disagree with someone's beliefs or practices.
Americans believe in [[free speech]], but to be tolerant you should ''[[respect]]'' other people's beliefs. You can still disagree with someone's beliefs or practices.
<blockquote>All religions and their traditions deserve to be examined, but there is a difference between critique and slander. And certainly there is a difference between insightful observations and naive comments." <ref>[http://media.www.emorywheel.com/media/storage/paper919/news/2007/04/03/ArtsLiving/Tolerance.Breeds.Empathy-2819324.shtml Tolerance Breeds Empathy]</ref></blockquote>
<blockquote>All religions and their traditions deserve to be examined, but there is a difference between critique and slander. And certainly there is a difference between insightful observations and naive comments." <ref>[http://media.www.emorywheel.com/media/storage/paper919/news/2007/04/03/ArtsLiving/Tolerance.Breeds.Empathy-2819324.shtml Tolerance Breeds Empathy]</ref></blockquote>
Some people pay lip service to the concept of tolerance, demanding it for themselves while denying it to others.
A Hollywood conservative complained once to [[Larry Elder]] that
:"The tolerant people who love everybody will destroy you if you disagree with them. It's ridiculous and scary, but it's real, and I doubt most people outside of LA would believe to what extent. You could be a criminal or an illegal alien or a Palestinian terrorist, and they would leap to your defense and support your rights. But g-d forbid you're a Republican or a Trump supporter. You're the enemy, and they're blatantly against you and proud of it."<ref> [http://www.jewishworldreview.com/cols/elder030620.php3 Report from the 'cultural' frontlines: 'Tolerant' people who love everybody will destroy you if you disagree with them] By Larry Elder - Published March 5, 2020</ref>
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