(December 18, 2016 at 7:15 pm)abaris Wrote:(December 18, 2016 at 7:14 pm)pocaracas Wrote: So... we should be intolerant towards intolerants?
I sense a Snowball effect...
In the sense of not embracing diversity - yes. In the sense of oppressing them or the right to speak their minds - no.
What is this? Limiting intolerance?

I think people need proper education. And this is a multi-generational issue... not something that can be settled in 4 years... so it doesn't get addressed properly.
One example: Portugal!
Here, I've never heard of "home schooling". It's a completely foreign concept, to me.
There's a standard curriculum imposed by the Education Ministry. All private schools must adhere to it. They're free to then add whatever they want, but that curriculum is the minimum that must be followed.... and many schools struggle to just follow it... they won't even think about adding more stuff.
At certain key years (I think it's 6th, 9th and 12th) there are country-wide exams. All equal, all devised by the Ministry. And those test not only the kids, but also the schools.
Keep everyone in line, teach everyone the official story. Teach everyone!
It will take years and years and decades.... but it's the only way to move forward. Not just In Africa or India or some of those less fortunate countries, but also at home...
Educated people are not so easily led by demagogues... are more likely to be aware of all sides of any subject and are more likely to make an informed decision when the time comes.
Educate!
Aroura, I know you are doing a great job with your daughter. Keep it up!
