01-01-2011, 10:23 AM
Sorry to disagree but I have to say that tolerance is not a word that I associate with Americans. Lots of Europeans are, privately, not in favour of gay marriage, but are prepared to go with the flow. Americans on the other hand, if they don't believe in gay marriage, they will say so, they will change their political support, etc. My feeling is that more Americans simply see nothing wrong with homosexuality and therefore nothing to be tolerant of.
Tolerance means tolerance of something that is considered to be wrong, it may be wise or a necessary evil, but I am not sure it is a good thing in it's own right (unless it's me who is on the receiving end of intolerance).
Tolerance means tolerance of something that is considered to be wrong, it may be wise or a necessary evil, but I am not sure it is a good thing in it's own right (unless it's me who is on the receiving end of intolerance).
Fred
Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.
Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.