The most-influential buzz word in Canadian cultural lingo is undoubtedly “tolerance”. Not only does this concept animate nearly every social initiative, it has also become a prized personal attribute. And the label of intolerant is among the most effective of ad hominem attacks. It is for this reason that well-meaning people who hold unpopular views spend so much time opposing or pre-empting the charge. In the forum of public discussion, we all to readily accuse people of bigotry and then dare them to prove themselves innocent.
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