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"I understand the emotions that this issue engenders. Ground Zero is, indeed, hallowed ground."

Sayeth the President.

"But let me be clear: as a citizen, and as president, I believe that Muslims have the same right to practice their religion as anyone else in this country. That includes the right to build a place of worship and a community center on private property in lower Manhattan...

"This is America, and our commitment to religious freedom must be unshakable."

Look closely at what he said. It is actually unremarkable. Of course, there is freedom of religion in the United States and the idea of discriminating against a particular religion offends our fundamental values. But it is a separate question whether the plan to build a mosque is a good one that persons of good will should choose to pursue as they exercise the freedom they are most assuredly guaranteed. Did Obama say express an opinion about that?

Ah, here is the text. Let me answer my question: The answer is no.

Full post as published by Althouse on August 14, 2010 (boomark / email).