<!-- bryant-content-generator:start --> # People have a right to ignorance, stupidity, and... > People have a right to ignorance, stupidity, and hatred. {{Intelligence is not enforceable.}} {{You cannot make people respectful through intimidation.}} {{Civility is not a compulsory mandate, nor is incivility illegal. Inasmuch as all unjust coercion is repugnant — civility, decency, and respect are only beautiful when voluntary.}} **Source:** [[books/Various Writings|Various Writings]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “People have a right to ignorance, stupidity, and hatred. Intelligence is not enforceable. You cannot make people respectful through intimidation. Civility is not a compulsory mandate, nor is incivility illegal. Inasmuch as all unjust coercion is repugnant — civility, decency, and respect are only beautiful when voluntary.” — Bryant McGill https://bryantmcgill.com/passages/passages-people-right-ignorance-respect-beautiful-voluntary ``` <!-- bryant-content-generator:end -->