I first posted this piece about two years ago. Here it is again because I believe intolerance is a major obstacle to the successful implementation of worldwide sustainability.
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Here's the main thing wrong with the general political Left in the social, educational, & political spheres of life---
and, although it's well-intentioned, it's creating a "stunning fragility" in our youth. Plus, it's accompanied by an almost virulent self-righteousness. The speakers here expose it, & explain why it's damaging...not only to our youth, but also to the country in general. I agree 100%.
The clip is only 13.5 minutes.
The subject matter at the above link includes: egregious, over-the-top, political correctness; the coddling of kids; gross intolerance of views other than those promulgated by the Left; "slurring" rather than debating in a reasonable manner; and a subtle self-righteousness regarding social and political issues.
By the way, the political Right (in general) is as bad as, or worse than, the Left regarding this whole shebang... at least, most of it. The result is that the fracturing of our society gets worse & worse every year. Civility is well on its way to being totally gone. It's being replaced by not only rudeness, but intolerance and violence as well. The Corporate Media seem to focus on such activities, but rarely (if ever) ask "Why is this happening?". Undoubtedly, the answer contains many factors, complex factors; nevertheless, we need to figure this thing out. If we don't, I believe our society will continue to break down, perhaps even to the point of Martial Law being imposed. It costs little to nothing to seriously and rationally consider an opposing point-of-view.
A starting point is this: every side in any significant disagreement passionately believes that its side is the one "in the right", or "best for most people". The opposing sides need to find out why "the other side" thinks that way... rather than simply slurring them and giving them sound-bite retorts.
Politicians, institutions of all kinds (religious, educational, social, Law enforcement, non-profit, for-profit, etc.), and all of us "common" people need to wake up and re-double our efforts to promote reasonable & civil debate, tolerance, and respect for individuals with opposing views. I've seen decades of decay in that regard. It doesn't bode well for the future of our Land.
So, though it may be extremely difficult to do, I propose to all "True Believers" to (at least once in awhile) step outside the "For or Against" paradigm and make a herculean effort to consider issues without having any prejudgements. I like Socrates' observation on Wisdom: "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.". Let's be more tolerant of each other's views...and start learning.
Not only my opinion. Be Well
