"Liberals claim to want to give a hearing to other views, but then are shocked and offended to discover that there are other views"

This quote by William F. Buckley, Jr. talks to the hypocrisy of some liberals. They claim to be open-minded and willing to listen to other views, but when they are confronted with views that differ from their own, they are shocked and upset. This quote indicates that liberals are not as open-minded as they claim to be, and that they are not going to really consider other viewpoints. It likewise recommends that liberals are not as tolerant of opposing views as they would like to believe. This quote acts as a reminder that it is necessary to be open up to different point of views and to be willing to take part in meaningful dialogue with those who have various viewpoints.