That's why they're general and we do the best we can with them.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @lpearsemoran
A lot of it comes down to common sense rather than an absolute rigid adherence to any simplistic claim of principle.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Common sense varies by societal norms and individual beliefs and judgements
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Replying to @lpearsemoran
Yes, I'm advocating going with liberal, secular democracy. Do you think we differ somewhere. If so, where?
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Replying to @HPluckrose
I'm pretty sure we're both liberals... but I think tolerance extends to those who would withdraw freedom to wear painted face
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Replying to @lpearsemoran
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@lpearsemoran I don't think it makes sense to speak of allowing ppl to withdraw freedoms as 'tolerance.' Tolerating the intolerant?1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @HPluckrose
Sure, it's a paradox. I don't think that is sufficient reason to dismiss it though.
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Replying to @lpearsemoran
I don't think that's indicated either. I'm not prepared to tolerate banning harmless traditional costumes.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Incidentally, harm is subjective. There will be those that burn crosses that consider pillow cases harmless traditional costumes
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Replying to @lpearsemoran
Also, you can't say when life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade because not everyone likes lemonade
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Incidently some people are allergic to lemons and some to the fabrics in some pillow cases & in face paint. Then what do u do?
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