[Antoninus]

No, I think it was the slow realization that said civility is unappreciated; indeed, it is perceived as admission of fault and thence concession.

Worse. To both the left and Islamic nutjobs, civility is a sign of weakness. You may as well be Neville Chamberlain at the negotiating table. He was plenty civil.

[Carry_Okie]

Worse. To both the left and Islamic nutjobs, civility is a sign of weakness.

You missed it. Here is what I said:

indeed, it (conservative tolerance) is perceived as admission of fault and thence concession. In fact, the original definition of the word "tolerance" suggests the capability to withstand evil. Is that what we want to be doing?