“How can we tolerate people whose sincerely held beliefs include the conviction that certain individuals and groups should not flourish or exist because of their race, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, position on women’s rights, poverty, etc.—particularly if those people are inclined to act on their beliefs in ways that encroach on our own?”

This is a poignant question. And herein lies a paradox—both extremes, it seems to me, view all of this as a zero sum game, and resort to similar tactics to 'hegemonize' their views and to stifle criticism. The far left and far right are closer than those of us who champion reason, moderation and consideration realize. Rather than occupying two ends of a linear spectrum, these extremes are like the two heels of a horseshoe, closer to one another than to the middle.

If this is politics then two choices. If you want democracy vote them out when you get a chance. If you want anarchy revolt with all the pitchforks you can muster. If it's not political don't engage or adapt.

I try to be as un PC as possible.

How much tolerance could an intolerant tolerate if an intolerant could tolerate tolerance?

Being an artist an eco village builder and Entrepreneur all my life. I pretty well had it with watching North America for 30 years continuous getting worst. I'm immigrating to Colombia for a healthier life. Some of my family and friends will come. I have run out of energy for solutions, it seem very few care or notice.

Very well said!! I agree..