Re: "Wealth inequality" [Letter, Village News, 2/6/2014]

President Obama harps on inequality and demonizes the “rich.” And this perspective was echoed in a recent letter by Jon Monday. This brings to mind the book “The Lessons of History” by Will and Ariel Durant (written after they completed their 11 volume Story of Civilization) in which they state “Freedom and equality are sworn and everlasting enemies, when one prevails the other dies.” Something for those who are obsessed with inequality to think about.

I have noticed in my lifetime of 90 years an increasing intolerance for an opposing belief. For example the climate change advocates not only preach their dogma but also try to repress anyone who offers an opposing point of view. And there are many instances where the liberals on college campuses refuse to allow an individual with a conservative message to speak. This intolerance is destructive to society.

It has been my observation that liberals are more intolerant than conservatives. Although my beliefs are dramatically different than those of Jon Monday (I am a staunch conservative), I heartily endorse his right to express his opinions.

Glen Holzhausen