“Intolerant” in this context does not refer to people with repugnant views, it refers to people who aim to suppress debate: “they are not prepared to meet us on

“Intolerant” in this context does not refer to people with repugnant views, it refers to people who aim to suppress debate: “they are not prepared to meet us on the level of rational argument, but begin by denouncing all argument; they may forbid their followers to listen to rational argument, because it is deceptive, and teach them to answer arguments by the use of their fists or pistols.”