In any system the concept of utopia is difficult to define, even more difficult to enforce.
Difficult to define because it assumes that all will feel the same feelings and value the same values when in many systems “most” is enough to satisfy the conditions for a majority, so to say that 51% is usually sufficient to constitute most.
Difficult to enforce because it presumes that the 49% who do not fall under the blanket of “most” will simply accept the hand that they’ve been dealt through the reasoning that “more people feel a different way than you do, therefore you are wrong”. This does not always make sense no matter what the issue up for discussion may be.
This is why I agree with those who champion tolerance as the best policy, it makes the most sense and it allows people who may not be of like mind but are of similar belief to interact with the lowest possible friction.
I also understand personal sensitivities, I’ve historically been a sensitive person and at times this has not worked in my favor. I’ve had to learn that in some instances, oversensitivity is the antonym of tolerance.
Not directed at any particular comment or discussion, just adding my thoughts.
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