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They are expected to act in the best interests of th residents. They are not acting in New Yorkers best interests.
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Whose "best interests" are you referring to? Is it your contention that the Muslims who live and work in and around lower Manhattan, the majority of whom are legal US citizens, are not "real Americans" entitled to the same rights and protections of other groups?
What you and those of you on the wrong side of this debate seem to be forgetting is that the people who will be using this mosque are not the 9/11 terrorists or extremists from Saudi Arabia or Egypt. They're American citizens who are part of the Muslim community in New York City. They were affected by the terrorist attacks just as much as any other New Yorker. How many innocent Muslims worked in the Twin Towers and died on 9/11, do you think? Their friends and relatives are entitled to a place of worship in their community as much as the Christians, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists, and members of any other religion are.
Don't you suppose Americans ought to be forgiving and show tolerance and respect towards Muslims living in New York? Don't you think that's the best way to combat extremism, by rising above it?
Isn't that what Jesus would do?
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Originally Posted by Calgaryborn's Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you.
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Nevermind the fact that the New York Muslims who will be using this facility aren't America's "enemies". You should get the point.