The answer to the query I posed in post #29 was stated in the article towards the end. Why does America Tolerates Preaching Overthrow Of Government; We Didn't Before?
The reason we tolerate people who seek to destroy us is quite simple.
We as a group no longer care for the country our forefathers gave to us. Because, Ignorance, apathy and incrementalism are the greatest threat to societies. Like a cancer, ignorance of the problem, delay in seeking treatment and incremental growth will doom the host.
I really do miss Joe Mcarthy!
Long list...I'll start with ignorance and complacency
My post #29
The government we have now it not the government our founders gave us, for that reason, our politicians, or should I say rulers need to be ousted in the worst way. When the electorate is as dumbed down as it is, how do we change it before it is to late, using the voting process? I'll stop there lest I get into any trouble.
I suspect that we didn't tolerate it in the past because the very people who were protesting wanted the government we have now. Back then it was unacceptable to most, now it seems acceptable for too many.