Tolerance is NOT unconditional. We should not tolerate bigotry, racism, homophobia, xenophobia or misogyny... and many, many other things.

So I've noticed of late regarding American's belief in their righteousness.

One can legitimately criticize an ideology if he or she can provide legitimate reasoning and evidence to support the dissent One can also criticize a behavior for good reason without attacking or demeaning the person exhibiting the behavior.

Most good ideas are eventually co-opted and exploited by those with lesser understanding … or agendas.

I used to be an extremist. Now I'm a moderate, I think all the extremists should be shot.

Indeed extremism in all forms is a vice, as it always steps upon someone. Moderation permits us all to get along as Rodney King said to poignantly.

Some are like that - some not.