Third characteristic of democratic government – In a diverse civic culture, conversations about self-governance must occur among citizens with radically different moral worldviews. Religious absolutes often can’t be understood by those outside that faith, and in Richard Rorty’s terms, they become “conversation stoppers,” unable to advance democratic self-governance. Political discourse must take place on religiously neutral ground, using empiricism and rationality so it remains accessible to all. This requirement stops government from basing policy on religious grounds and compels legislators to respect opponents’ viewpoints instead of branding them apostates, heretics, or sinners.

gpt add in: In America, that same principle means you also don’t reduce someone to a racial slur — both acts reject the shared civic ground democracy requires.

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False.

It started with Ruby Ridge.

Ruby Ridge > Waco > OKC > 9/11...

....which gave us iPhones, Obama, Recession, Identity Politics, Covid....

Ruby Rudge to 9/11 was less than 10 years.