I've gotten a bunch of questions asking why I've yet to weigh in on the debate about Peter Beinart's piece -- "A Fighting Faith" -- in the current issue of The New Republic. It's not for lack of interest. And there's no implied judgment from the lack of comment. It's rather that the issue is so near and dear to my heart that I've been mulling what I think and considering the pros and cons of Peter's argument.

I should mention that the PPI is putting on a panel discussion about Peter's article Friday at 12:30.