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"You don't extend tolerance to those who <insert your definition here>" is the argument that was made by every authoritarian regime in the world.


"You do not extend tolerance to those who are kicking the crap out of you because they are Black" is the argument that was made by every authoritarian regime in the world.

See how dumb that sounds? There are absolutely instances where intolerance to some behavior is acceptable. The question only becomes, "Are they denying another's humanity or not?"

Not denying another's humanity and right to simply exist? Then it's not authoritarian. You should tolerate them. Easy peasy.

Claiming simply being homosexual should be a crime or that police should have the right to kill people who aren't posing an immediate threat? That's authoritarianism. You should not tolerate them. Easy peasy.


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