The growth of radical Islam

[_Opi_]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Yet you have said things like, "I would exercise my right to speak against it. And I will not tolerate it, either." These statements suggest that "not tolerating" something involves more than speaking against it. And since the primary definition of "tolerate" is along the lines of "to allow the existence, presence, practice, or act of without prohibition or hindrance; permit," it follows that "not tolerating" something means either not to permit it or to impose retribution for it.
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No, tolerating could mean that you voice your opinion against hate speech. I will give you an example, there was a KKK rally where I live in the beginning of summer. While the KKK had a right to rally in the steps of the Capitol, there was also counter-protests. Is this illegal? No. It just shows that people living here will not tolerate hate speech in their neighborhood. Now, I am not a fan of rallies. Alot of the time, people are not on the same page. I avoid it.

And I meant that I already showed my distaste by pointing out, in this thread, that it is hateful speech. What did you think I meant? lol. I bet you wouldnt ask me that if you thought I was christian or jewish. But I forgive you.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by _Opi_

No, tolerating could mean that you voice your opinion against hate speech.

Cool. Then we're on the same page. However, I stand by the questions, since as I said, your earlier posts do clearly suggest that "not tolerating" something involves more than speaking against it.

And I meant that I already showed my distaste by pointing out, in this thread, that it is hateful speech. What did you think I meant? lol.

I didn't know what you meant, hence the question.

I bet you wouldnt ask me that if you thought I was christian or jewish. But I forgive you.

You would lose that bet. My questions had nothing to do with your religion and everything to do with your statements and my attempt to understand them.

But I forgive you for assuming prejudice as the reasons for my questions.

[_Opi_]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

However, I stand by the questions, since as I said, your earlier posts do clearly suggest that "not tolerating" something involves more than speaking against it.

What do you think I was suggesting? Look, all I said was hate speech should not be tolerated. End of story. How is that suggesting more than speaking out.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by _Opi_

What do you think I was suggesting? Look, all I said was hate speech should not be tolerated. End of story. How is that suggesting more than speaking out.

As I said four posts up:

Yet you have said things like, "I would exercise my right to speak against it. And I will not tolerate it, either." These statements suggest that "not tolerating" something involves more than speaking against it. And since the primary definition of "tolerate" is along the lines of "to allow the existence, presence, practice, or act of without prohibition or hindrance; permit," it follows that "not tolerating" something means either not to permit it or to impose retribution for it.

I don't think it is at all unreasonable to understand your statement -- "I would exercise my right to speak against it. And I will not tolerate it, either." (my emphasis) -- to suggest that "not tolerating" is more than, or at least different from, speaking out. Otherwise, no need for "and" or "either."

[_Opi_]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

I don't think it is at all unreasonable to understand your statement -- "I would exercise my right to speak against it. And I will not tolerate it, either." (my emphasis) -- to suggest that "not tolerating" is more than, or at least different from, speaking out. Otherwise, no need for "and" or "either."

But as I pointed out in my four or five posts, I mean essentially the same thing. Maybe I was being redundant.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by _Opi_

But as I pointed out in my four or five posts, I mean essentially the same thing. Maybe I was being redundant.

Or maybe you weren't being as clear as you thought you were.

[_Opi_]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Or maybe you weren't being as clear as you thought you were.

No, I was clear. Just redundant. Maybe you read too much into it.