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Moderate doesn't mean that you're a wimp - far from it. It means that you've chosen a path because you believe that's the only way for global harmony and peace.

I'm what you would call an 'independent moderate.'

I keep on saying, being moderate is fundamental to Islam.

You can't really be passionately moderate. It's like wearing an 'Extra Medium' - it doesn't exist.

While we as members of the Coalition strongly support free speech, it is not unlimited free speech. People aren't free to vilify others on the basis of race or religion.

Free speech has a very small constituency on the modern campus, particularly if the speaker under attack is conservative.

Most people perceive moderates as timid middle-of-the-roaders who can't take a stand.

I'm considered a new Democrat, which would be considered moderate.

Everyone talks about moderation. How about some moderation in moderation?

Moderate to conservative Democrat. But I'm not going to impose my views on the editorial page.