Charles, just a thought here that I’d like your comment on — in the very recent past you’ve cited the ADL as a credible source. What’s your thought on their opposition to the building of the mosque?

My view is that the ADL ceased to be a relevant civil rights group decades ago, and largely coincides with Peter Beinart’s analysis here, which also notes that the ADL largely pretends that anti-Muslim bigotry does not exist in Israel. (Also note that the ADL supported George W. Bush’s invasion of Iraq, as if supporting an aggressive Neocon foreign policy is important in defending the civil rights of Jews and others, etc.)