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To: Vanders9
we really can build heaven on earth, if only we were all more loving, more tolerant, more accepting, and so on.

A lovely idea until you realize what is necessary to enforce these ideas on those you don't find adequately cooperative. The catch here is the word "all." No dissent can be tolerated or the whole thing falls apart.

Just look at the increasing demands that those who disagree with enforced "tolerance" towards the "gay agenda" be silenced.

If they are going to have tolerance for all, they must by definition enforce it by being intolerant of those who aren't adequately tolerant. In fact, they will quickly move beyond requiring tolerance, in its true meaning, and enforce acceptance and even celebration. Eventually even silent acquiescence will not be enough, they will try to enforce open and outspoken approval.

23 posted on 11/24/2012 10:34:18 AM PST by Sherman Logan
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To: Sherman Logan
Exactly right. And as Humans are generally ornery contrary critters there are always going to be some who have to be "silenced", one way or another.

The problem with being absolutely sure you are right (even in the pursuit of virtue) is that by definition anyone who disagrees with you must be absolutely wrong, and probably evil. Idealists always end up as tyrants. For a good example of how this can work, look up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej5rceb4-hQ&feature=related

29 posted on 11/24/2012 3:05:15 PM PST by Vanders9
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