Extremism in defense of liberty is not a vice, but I denounce political extremism, of the left or the right, based on duplicity, falsehood, fear, violence and threats when they endanger liberty.
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I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice! And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.
A people inspired by democracy, human rights and economic opportunity will turn their back decisively against extremism.
Political extremism involves two prime ingredients: an excessively simple diagnosis of the world's ills, and a conviction that there are identifiable villains back of it all.
Our ideals are under the constant threat of extremism, whether in the form of radical Muslim groups or the emergence of other elements seeking to deny the rights and freedoms of others.
Extremism can flourish only in an environment where basic governmental social responsibility for the welfare of the people is neglected. Political dictatorship and social hopelessness create the desperation that fuels religious extremism.
Extremism thrives amid ignorance and anger, intimidation and cowardice.
Non-violent extremism is essentially the increase of intolerant and bigoted demands made by groups seeking to dominate society.
Ultimately, I'm about liberty and I think you have to defend it.
When virtue is at liberty, so to some extent is vice.
Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.