Lack of tolerance

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Why is there a lack of tolerance towards differing opinions in our society?

Let's start with Voltaire's famous quote: "I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." It was Voltaire who ignited the flames of the French Revolution, and the French Revolution itself introduced the world to the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. The journey of modern democratic values began with the French Revolution. Democracy, by definition, entails tolerance for differing opinions. A democratic society will have a variety of thoughts, beliefs, and ideologies; however, democratic politics means reaching a specific goal and achieving a peaceful resolution through non-violent dialogue, discussion, and debate.