One of the difficult issues involved is the definition of tolerance.  Some feel we, as individuals, should simply accept persons saying or writing whatever they please.  That's a very tough one for me.  Let me relate a short, very personal anecdote

While I was visiting a friend at his home, another of his friends came by.  His very first comment was a reference to President Obama, he started with "That stupid N#$%er"  I interrupted him and said, "your personal prejudices are your business, however I'm not willing to passively listen to racist comments.  We have a bi-racial biological Grandson and two adopted African American Grandchildren.  If I accept such racistcomments without confronting them, I feel I'm being a traitor to my Grandchildren.  I won't do that.  Good day to you, sir,....Bob, I'll catch you later."  I then left.  

Your post seems to imply that I was "intolerant" for not accepting, and instead confronting his comment.  How do you feel about my action?  regards, Gary