The logic of many backers of the Ground Zero Mosque is: They have the right to do it, so criticizing their exercise of that right is to deny that right. This is what political philosophers call a really stupid argument. But, whatever. If that’s how we’re going to play, fines. What I want to know is why my rights aren’t being respected when I criticize the building of the mosque? I mean I have the right to criticize its construction, so how can anyone criticize me for exercising that right?
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Jonah Goldberg is a National Review contributing editor.
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