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America used the Paradox of Tolerance to outlaw left wing parties during the Cold War and WWI.

It has a really nasty history.

It’s not common for tolerant societies to descend into despotism. Liberal deco meadows are very resilient.

Allowing intolerance is usually better than systematic political suppression.




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