How would one create a perfectly tolerant society much like the one that Clark desires? It would be very hard to create, more so if the nation is very diverse. It would be easier if the nation that was trying to create a tolerant state was homogeneous. However, if the people weren't prone to killing each other since they are ideologically similar, it isn't much of an achievement. It might take centuries for a diverse nation to learn to come grips with each other however.
A republic or any government built upon democratic ideals might not be the right form of government for creating a tolerant society. Representatives can be elected if they appealed solely to Christian conservatives. However, if followed logic, and Clark agrees, that someone cannot win a general election by playing to a specific demographic bloc, but that might be upset, seeing how Santorum has become a serious contender for the White House and is beating Obama in some polls. Such a reactionary will not help create an unbiased and neutral government space for people to come together.
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