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# 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]]
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