We live in a time when moderates are treated worse than extremists, being punished as if they were more fanatical than the actual fanatics.
In today's society, moderates often find themselves facing harsher scrutiny and backlash compared to extremists. This phenomenon suggests a troubling trend where those advocating for balanced views are treated as if they hold more extreme stances than those who genuinely adopt radical ideologies. The idea reflects a shift in priorities, where moderation is dismissed or penalized in favor of more extreme viewpoints.
Orson Scott Card's book "Empire" explores this dynamic, highlighting...