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Originally Posted by MarchHare
I'm not twisting anything; I'm pretty sure everyone here is aware that the context behind that survey being the proposed mosque near the World Trade Center.
That point doesn't at all change the fact that 48% of respondents replied that Muslims should be denied their constitutional right to build a place of worship at a location where other religions would be permitted to do so. I can understand the argument that it's culturally insensitive to build a mosque there, but by no means should it be banned so long as the plan satisfies all NYC building codes (which it does).
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When I first heard about the proposed mosque (and community center) I was a bit upset by it. Once I thought about it, and the bolded portion of your post was obvious to me from the start, I have come to the conclusion that the best thing Americans can do in a situation like this is show that they are BETTER than the extremists who perpetrated 9/11 and welcome these peace loving muslims with open arms.
Islamic fascists want war with America, for many different reasons, most of which are not even remotely justifiable. 9/11 was a result of their desire to create hatred as much as it was done to create havoc.
Break the cycle. I voted for Obama, the first time I have voted for a Presidential candidate with a D by his name and I have been disappointed in most of what he has done to date. However, I applaud him for his stance here and lets not forget Mayor Bloomberg who took the same stance long before the President. Kudos to him as well.