Not Legitimate Because I Say So

Who has the power to declare others "not part of the legitimate debate"? A disproportionate number on the left seem to think they do.

Peggy Noonan writes an excellent article in today's Wall Street Journal: The Sounds of Silencing: Why do Americans on the left think only they have the right to dissent?

... Let us be more pointed. Students, stars, media movers, academics: They are always saying they want debate, but they don't. They want their vision imposed. They want to win. And if the win doesn't come quickly, they'll rush the stage, curse you out, attempt to intimidate. ...

This also brings to mind the slashing of Republican GOTV van tires in the last election. And the general danger of vandalism on cars that displayed Bush-Cheney stickers. The left thinks they're allowed to treat their moral inferiors with less respect. The run up to this November seems no different.

Jon N

Posted by Jon N at October 13, 2006 01:41 AM