[HPforGrownups] Re: Tolerance

[Neil Ward]

No: HPFGUIDX 4200

Martha said:

>> TOLERANCE
>>
>> Isn't that a word that has been in most of the messages for the last
>> few days? But then that word has been changed to sometimes mean
>> acceptance of bad behavior, anything goes except for what "I" don't
>> agree with, we can not longer state the difference between right and
>> wrong, etc. It is rather funny that leftist's are always wanting
>> tolerance but never practice it.
>>
>> Did you not know that there are many religious right-wingers who love
>> Harry Potter?

I'm with Penny on this one, Martha.  Joywitch was not including all
religious right-wingers in her statement. Could I also add that it's a
rather bold generalisation to say "leftists are always wanting tolerance but
never practice it."  Never practice it?  The truth is that extremists of any
design can be unyielding in their views. Everyone should have the right to
free speech (although many don't), but there are some things that, frankly,
should not be tolerated.  

I'm really impressed by the cultural diversity in this group and I'm willing
to hear and "tolerate" other views even if I don't agree with them.  I
reserve the right to question things I don't agree with and I expect to be
heard as I would hear others.  To me, this is a very uniting club and, most
of the time, we are very respectful towards each other.  

Okay, politics over... and back to Hogwarts and escapism!

Neil


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