International Day of Democracy 2009: Democracy and political tolerance
* Political tolerance and intolerance
* Developing a culture of political tolerance
* Political tolerance and parliament
* IPU Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians
Lack of political tolerance is a problem everywhere. It manifests itself when political leaders refuse to give space to opposition parties and politics, when political parties do not tolerate dissent from their membership and, more generally, through a rejection of different views. The IPU has chosen the theme of “Democracy and political tolerance” for the International Day of Democracy 2009 in order to highlight the importance of creating a culture of tolerance in society, and political life in particular.
POLITICAL TOLERANCE AND INTOLERANCE
Political tolerance means accepting and respecting the basic rights and civil liberties of persons and groups whose viewpoints differ from one’s own. All citizens, including political leaders, have a responsibility to practise political tolerance in their words and actions. As a clear rejection of “might makes right,” political tolerance is a key principle of democracy. Read more »
Demokrasya Isabuhay | admin | 
September 8, 2009 9:05 am | 
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