Political tolerance as one of the foundations of democracy

Abstract

Presented research paper explores the basis of political tolerance while forming a democratic
state. Political tolerance, or the willingness to extend procedural liberties such as free speech
and association to unpopular or disliked individuals or groups, has long been viewed as essential for
a stable and effective democratic system. Political Intolerance exists everywhere, even in USA, but
constantly educating people and enacting appropriate laws help to keep the society on the right track.
Although, tolerance has long been identified as a crucial feature of liberal democracies. The lack of political
tolerance suggests that democracy is nothing more than a thin layer of varnish that can be easily
scraped away. Lack of political tolerance is a problem everywhere. Democracy upholds that members
of the society should treat each other and be treated as equals. It’s like an acceptance and respect of
the other. In wide view political tolerance means accepting and respecting the basic rights and civil liberties
of persons and groups whose points and views are different from one’s own. Furthermore, people
have responsibility to practice political tolerance in their words and actions. This article is dedicated to
this research.