mwl
2008-01-24 14:39:15
Abu Maryam,
You appear to misunderstand what tolerance means. Tolerance requires only that we respect your right to believe whatever you like. It does not require that we respect your beliefs. Nor does it require us to accept your excuse of ‘provocation’ if you become violent.
Insult western liberalism as much as you like, as long as you do so nonviolently. Burn flags, flush Bibles down toilets, rant on message boards. No one will stop you. Not because we fear you, but because we respect your right to speak, even if what you say offends us.
But if you riot, or attempt to harm
anyone, then you alone are responsible for your actions. And you will suffer the penalty.
