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Well done, M------- ;-)
As an aside, I immensely dislike the term "tolerance" when talking about basic human rights.
I tolerate the heat in summer and I tolerate the flies when I don't have any Aeroguard handy! These things I "tolerate" only because I cannot overcome or dispose of them easily, but tolerance is not the only motivation.
I think respect is what we are really asking for ... an acknowledgement that we are all a part of life, together, and that we need to put aside any differences to work for the common good.
Respect is a much more powerful and inclusive word than tolerance.
Tolerance just sits there and says "I hate you but I'll allow you to live if you don't annoy me". Respect says "I don't agree with you, but you have a right to live in peace"
