Islamophobia is this millenimum’s anti-semitism, but a bill specific to a certain group is, like, stupid.

Strengthening existing laws governing hate speech and discrimination is the way to go.

A move like this makes extremists even more resolute in their delusions, since they will perceive it as preferential treatment.  And it can make the more logical among us grow weary of intelligent dialogue concerning race, culture, and ethnicity.

Muslims aren’t the only ones who get baited or have their places of worship desecrated.  If we are going to protect people against cowardly attacks, let’s protect them all.