In a message dated 97-02-13 02:06:10 EST, Jerry.Marlar@sulzerorthousa.com
writes:
> The issue is what should we have tolerance for. Should we
> expect everyone to have tolerance for our viewpoint and not
> have tolerance for their viewpoint. For instance in the
> response from Gary Scherling re Logic, Opinion, Idea and
> THEORY LO12492 where he said "I just heard from a friend in
> Alberta she's concerned a 'white supremacy' movement is
> gaining strength there. Isn't tolerance the first and
> number one priority? Wouldn't tolerance, and acceptance of
> others beliefs stop a lot of the bloodshed and poverty?" is
> Gary advocating one way tolerance or two way tolerance? I
> am interested in others thoughts re this.
>
> Jerry Marlar
IMHO, there is no ethical/moral imperative to be tolerant of intolerance.
I would be concerned, also, if a while supremacy (or any racist group) was
gaining ground. I live in a part of California where there is similar
activity from time to time, and most local government response is to
ensure public safety while allowing such groups to practice free speech,
but to draw the line at activities like handing out their literature on
school campuses.
My intolerance is that I would not listen to such people, allow my
children to be exposed to them, allow my staff to dispense their stuff on
company property, or patronize any business that supported them.
-Dick Jacobs
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