Tolerance has to run both ways

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I have a friend on Facebook who is an ardent Republican, and often posts links to video and editorials critical of President Obama. I must take a deep breath whenever I see them: I don't want to un-friend her, and if I were posting lots of links in support of the President I wouldn't want her to un-friend me on account of them. If I demand tolerance and openmindedness, I mustn't be a hypocrite. But it's haaaaaarrrrdd!

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As a moderate with a number of ultra liberal friends, I feel your pain. I applaud youf desire to be fair. I read Foxnews and CNN and NPR. I think its good to hear all sides of an argument. I assume the truth is somewhere in between. Personally I think the left and right are too dogmatic. I like Mr. Obama. I just don't get the rock star popularity.