Hurt feelings vs. liberty

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So, Jason, you say you weren’t offended by a mosque near the site of the World Trade Center? Ah, reply the skeptics, that’s because either (a) you’re a liberal, east-coast, cosmopolitan, post-American (whatever that means) — or (b) you’re a secret Muslim yourself. So of course you’re not offended. You’re on the other team, so it’s no skin off your nose.

But what about the church down in Florida that’s holding a Koran burning? Surely, Jason, you’d oppose that, right? I mean, aren’t we supposed to practice tolerance? And doesn’t that mean showing respect for Muslims? And doesn’t showing respect for Muslims mean we can’t burn a certain holy book?

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