My really big problem with "tolerance" is simple. When people tell me to "be tolerant", they really mean "listen politely and don't mock my opinions, but let me make fun of you and call you stupid because of the opinions you hold." That has been my experience with "tolerance".

That said, I agree with your version of tolerance. It's a good idea, and I try to do the same.

I'm in the opposite situation. I'm conservative, surrounded by liberals.