Every word has two definitions at least: It's denotation and it's connotation.
Tolerance is taking on a connotation of acceptance and therefore more people see it as an adequate descriptor for a place or person.
That in conjunction with what jorgelito said and I don't think you could ask for much more out of any group of diverse people.
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