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To: E who wrote (53569)	8/31/1999 12:34:00 AM
From: greenspirit	Read Replies (1) of 108807

E, The real problem is attempting to define what the term "extremist" means. Often, I've discovered the most dogmatic of people use it over and over again in order to shut down dialogue or debate. "You are an extremist for not agreeing with me". "I have NO respect for someone who thinks along those lines". "You are an idiot" "A homophobe" "A racist" "A starver of children" "Hitler would say the same thing". Are typical examples... That kind of dialogue is rooted in the concept that anyone who disagrees with me should be silenced. I would suggest the most dangerous and extremist people are those who believe anyone who disagrees with me is dangerous. History has certainly taught us that the foundation of any fascist ruler is the silencing of debate and free speech. Political correctness as practiced in far too many college campuses is rooted in this hideous form of anti-intellectual thinking. Michael

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