The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #87904 Message #1645382
Posted By: Ebbie
09-Jan-06 - 09:41 PM
Thread Name: BS: Religion=good folk doing bad things?
Subject: RE: BS: Religion=good folk doing bad things?
"Intolerance of the intolerant is completely justified..." Clinton
That reminds me of what Barry Goldwater once said: "I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. Let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue."
I have always felt that there was something wrong with these sentiments, or at least, in its potential abuse. Intolerance is best addressed by education, imo. Extremism in whatever cause demonstrates a rigidity that is scary.