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'''Tolerance''' has three contrasting meanings in U.S. politics.
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'''Tolerance''' has two contrasting meanings in U.S. politics.
    
#respecting the right of others to hold differing beliefs
 
#respecting the right of others to hold differing beliefs
 
#accepting views that differ from one's own
 
#accepting views that differ from one's own
#something that conservatives lack, along with empathy and common sense.
      
As a value which supports our [[First Amendment]] rights of freedom of religion, freedom of press and freedom of speech, the civic virtue of tolerance requires us to grant to others the same rights we claim for ourselves. Each person is permitted to hold and espouse unique or minority views which may be obnoxious to others. "I may not believe in what you say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it."
 
As a value which supports our [[First Amendment]] rights of freedom of religion, freedom of press and freedom of speech, the civic virtue of tolerance requires us to grant to others the same rights we claim for ourselves. Each person is permitted to hold and espouse unique or minority views which may be obnoxious to others. "I may not believe in what you say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it."
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