It seems that many Republicans believe in freedom - provided no one uses that freedom in a way they find objectionable. That is a strange understanding of freedom.
This was a quote from Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) in a subcommittee hearing this week whilst debating reproductive rights (i.e. abortion). As reported in The Huffington Post, Republicans, while claiming to have an agenda that is all about jobs, are actually advancing two separate bills to limit access to a legal medical procedure (HR3 & HR358).
The quote also recalled last summer's conservative (if not GOP) led fervor over the proposed Islamic Center near Ground Zero. Again, they believe in freedom provided you do things with which they agree.
I suppose it is true that many did, at least when under direct questioning, acknowledge that it was a debate about the wisdom of the location rather than the legality/freedom to occupy that location (a rather weak, though understandable, fence-straddling position that President Obama also chose to occupy).
What I wonder is how these people would feel if I made the argument that I don't think Catholic churches should be allowed within a certain radius of any elementary or middle school?
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