Ah, but people aren't rejecting the Liberal motion because it would be "useless." They're rejecting the motion for two reasons. One, because it would have a chilling effect on freedom of speech, and lead directly to 1984 restrictions on our rights. Two, because the motion mentions "Islamophobia" specifically. (How dare it make a specific reference to Islam. All religions must be treated equally, they say.)

In the scenario above, if they believe what they say, these same individuals would reject a government motion that condemned hate and fear preached in a mosque, or other place of worship. But of course, they wouldn't do that. They'd be very happy to hear the government condemn hate and fear being preached under those circumstances.