So I say live and let live. That's my motto. Live and let live. Anyone who can't go along with that, take him outside and shoot the motherfucker. It's a simple philosophy, but it's always worked in our family.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker advocates tolerance but pairs it with violent hyperbole to emphasize intolerance of intolerance.
- In plain terms
- Live peacefully with others, but deal harshly with those who won't.
- What can you take from it?
- Tolerance can be enforced aggressively.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can tolerance be enforced violently?
- What happens when values clash?
Another view
The violent suggestion undermines the peaceful message it claims to support.
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