Reply #84: I don't show alarm at much in a discussion forum

[dmallind]

The means are the intolerant part. What's the point of discussion and debate about politics if the intent is not to sway those to your point of view or at least prevent those who have different views from having too much power? I make no apology for not wanting excessive religious zeal to be the dominant approach in the country - none whatsoever. I in fact strongly agree that this is not a good thing, and suggest that education in critically considering the claims made by religionists is a good way to reduce the probability that it will continue. Where exactly am I wrong? Where am I doing anything that you would not apply to excessive zeal for conservatism?

Disagreement is not bigotry. Trying to change people's minds is not bigotry. Trying to maximize those who share your point of view is not bigotry. It is what we do every day on DU, and in politics at large.