Right-Wing Label

* Since when does The Times go by labels instead of substance? Your Column Right (“Why Accept the Hubris of Tyrants?” June 15) is unrecognizable to me as a right-wing statement. It is, in fact, a passionate reaffirmation of basic liberalism, i.e., a dominant concern for conscience and social justice. Further, it is not just liberal, but progressive, in that it’s a call to action, not merely analysis.

I guess you were led astray by the author’s place of business. I, too, almost turned the page when I saw American Enterprise Institute. Just goes to show that there are always exceptions to any rule. I wonder how long it will take for the organization to fire this “mole” named Joshua Muravchik?

DONALD E. KOCH

Los Angeles