Quote Originally Posted by Ramil View Post
Tolerance if a form of hypocrisy.
Ah, we've already been through that. The modern developed societies adopted the tolerance as part of their national policies for a reason. Going back would cause the civilization go in bloody circles.

Quote Originally Posted by Ramil View Post
People don't actually start to like people they told to like. But they're bullied into that.
Yes, the power is often used to enforce national policies. Is that a news?

Quote Originally Posted by Ramil View Post
They're afraid to appear homophobes, racists or worse. But what of the other side? Say, I am a xenophobe, a homophobe, a chauvinist and a racist. I have rights too, goddamnit! I'll feel discriminated. I have rights to express my views, conduct homophobe parades and wear swastika according to the same logic the 'tolerance romantics' use.
I see what you mean. But here's the thing: a nation cannot enforce two contradicting policies at the same time. Is not about the 'tolerance romantics' really. If wearing swastika implies you do not comply with the national policy (=the tolerance) the state's power will be used against you. Another famous example: in the 'most free and democratic country in the world' a Communist party is forbidden because it undermines/contradicts the 'democracy'. Where's the freedom? It would be a naive question for an anarchist to ask, wouldn't you think? A state cannot provide freedom, it can only suppress the freedom. The bottom line is: the tolerance policies make the modern society more productive (=more goods and services / money / PROFIT!!!!).