In a pluralistic society, people will differ on extremely important things — including eternal matters — but disagreement should not be equated with disdain. The fact that others disagree with you is not proof that they possess low character, or that they’re inherently prejudiced, or that they can’t be trusted, or that they should enjoy fewer rights and privileges than you do. They are equal in the eyes of the law and should enjoy equal opportunity in the American marketplace.

-David French in the NY Times