William, I edit Censorship here in the Suite, intolerance is something I deal with a lot.
Intolerance is usually a misunderstanding, or an ignorance.
In the encounter you describe it is on both sides. Let me give you a peek at the other fellow's yard. Being self-employed in today's world is pretty tough. The perks of working for other people are virtually non-existent. The worst, however, is the government.