Michael Crichton on Sense and Nonsense

Today there is far too much sensitivity within societies, and too little hard-nosed recognition of threats from without. We are inclined to be intolerant of speech by our friends and neighbors, and tolerant of beheadings, rape, and homophobia in distant lands.

This makes no sense.

From the Daily Ablution via Newmark's Door. It's from a very long interview that is very interesting.