loujenn wrote:
I guess in a world of hate radio and Fox News, where people never have to hear differing views, comments like this are to be expected (although strange for a photo website!!). But still I find the comment to be disturbing. I respected Barry Goldwater, but he was wrong when he stated that extremism in defense of liberty is not a vice. Extremism, from the right or the left, is always wrong.
Mr Henry Clay, aka, the Great Compromiser, is lauded for his Anti-Slavery efforts and beliefs, did not practice extermism, and consequently the evils of slavery expanded and continued regardless of his efforts. Mr Abraham Lincoln, and his administration, practiced exteremism in defense of liberty, and slavery ended.
Just 2 examples in support of Mr Berry Goldwater's statement. Would love to here an example or 2 support your statement.