Obama's support for Ground Zero Mosque

[dellinger63]

why is this even news?


http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100814/...o_mosque_obama

BTW IMO I feel the choice of location for the mosque is in poor taste but realize their right to build. Just as I realize the protestors and christian ministries also have a right to be on the sidewalk in front. Hopefully the President feels the same.

[MaTH716]

I really haven't been reading all the articles involved reguarding the mosque (pretty much sick of all politics & current events). But the question I have (and I don't know if it's been addressed) is for whomever is running point on the mosque, Why do you want to be so close to ground zero, knowing the type of outrage and protests that will come with the location? It just makes no sesne.

[timmgirvan]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

I really haven't been reading all the articles involved reguarding the mosque (pretty much sick of all politics & current events). But the question I have (and I don't know if it's been addressed) is for whomever is running point on the mosque, Why do you want to be so close to ground zero, knowing the type of outrage and protests that will come with the location? It just makes no sesne.

...thorn in the side of the American psyche?

[Nascar1966]

This should show everyone why this SOB is a worthless American and traitor. Impeach this worthless M Fer. Im sure in Nov 2012 the American public will again be mislead by all of his worthless talk and lies. I wonder if him and Rangel are related? I guess this imbecile forgot all about 9-11. I havent.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by Nascar1966

This should show everyone why this SOB is a worthless American and traitor. Impeach this worthless M Fer. Im sure in Nov 2012 the American public will again be mislead by all of his worthless talk and lies. I wonder if him and Rangel are related? I guess this imbecile forgot all about 9-11. I havent.

While I don't agree with the President and many of his policies, plus the location where this group is looking to put their mosque. But, the last time I checked, it's still a free country. I'm not sure of the number of Muslims that are born in this country are, but they are well within their rights to want to bulid a mosque wherever they want.
Is it a poor choice of location and going to ruffle alot of feathers? Absolutely.

Like I said, I just don't understand why they want that location. It just seems like they are being very unsensitive to the situation by wanting to build in that area.

[the_fat_man]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Like I said, I just don't understand why they want that location. It just seems like they are being very unsensitive to the situation by wanting to build in that area.

As insensitive as driving a $50k SUV and paying for your food with a subsidized food card? If you have a support system in place that knows how to subvert the process, then why would rubbing peoples' noses in it be above you?

[Nascar1966]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

While I don't agree with the President and many of his policies, plus the location where this group is looking to put their mosque. But, the last time I checked, it's still a free country. I'm not sure of the number of Muslims that are born in this country are, but they are well within their rights to want to bulid a mosque wherever they want.
Is it a poor choice of location and going to ruffle alot of feathers? Absolutely.

Like I said, I just don't understand why they want that location. It just seems like they are being very unsensitive to the situation by wanting to build in that area.

If it gets built my hope is that something happens to the building. If that happens hopefully there will be no one in the mosque. Just like the moron is kissing Mexico's @ss, he will kiss the Muslims @ss'.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by timmgirvan

...thorn in the side of the American psyche?

Don't speak for all Americans. Speak for the few who only believe our Constitution applies to the chosen.

[SOREHOOF]

Originally Posted by Riot

Don't speak for all Americans. Speak for the few who only believe our Constitution applies to the chosen.

I take it as an insult to America. They have a Constitutional right to do it, but I don't think it moves Muslim - American relations ahead any. As I have said before, the Constitution is pretty easy reading. Why can't anti-gun proponents read it?

[timmgirvan]

Originally Posted by Riot

Don't speak for all Americans. Speak for the few who only believe our Constitution applies to the chosen.

Don't put words in my mouth! You're 'projecting" again, as usual. Try to remember that starting with a capital letter and ending with a period doesn't make a sentence, no matter what words you string together!

[Rupert Pupkin]

Originally Posted by Riot

Don't speak for all Americans. Speak for the few who only believe our Constitution applies to the chosen.

I don't think he's speaking for the few. The most recent CNN poll showed that 68% of Americans are against building the mosque while only 29% are in favor of it. I'm not saying that it proves that the majority is right. I'm just pointing out that it's a majority, not "the few".

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100814...20100814172344

[hi_im_god]

this is why i love this country. freedom isn't lip service. a bunch of pussies run around frilling their skirts because they imagine this is an insult and not a clear demonstration of what's best about this country don't run things.

i know it's not just new yorkers making this an issue. but seriously, wtf is going on? you used to be the first ones i'd want on my side in a fight. now, the idea of trying terrorists nearby is too much to deal with and we're too delicate to have a mosque in the neighborhood? seriously?

you folks used to have backbone. i'd love to see that again.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

I really haven't been reading all the articles involved reguarding the mosque (pretty much sick of all politics & current events). But the question I have (and I don't know if it's been addressed) is for whomever is running point on the mosque, Why do you want to be so close to ground zero, knowing the type of outrage and protests that will come with the location? It just makes no sesne.

Because there has been multiple Islamic centers in those neighborhoods since well before World Trade Center. They want to stay. Just like the variety of churches and temples in the area.