I have posted this video on my facebook. It was quite interesting hearing both sides. As always, those who support Obama 100% of the way approve of him defending it. No surprise. I get it. This story is not for the Muslims to build a mosque. Honestly, they can build anywhere as long as it is done legally. I am puzzled as this story unravels in media. I have a few questions:
1) Since they were renting the building for many years before the 9/11 attacks and now own the lot, where are they getting the suppose $100 million to reconstruct this building? To me, a question of financial assistance is always important. It could get ugly.
2) What is their motive with turning this into an Islamic Center? They state they wish to bring honor to the 9/11 victims from modern Muslims with a “community” center, but if they wish to practice religious harmony, why not an interfaith center or better yet construct elsewhere to avoid the controversy?
3) Is this mosque being used as an architectural statement or a place for prayer? If they state no, then why open on a September 11th date within walking distance from thousands were murdered.
4) Has anyone researched the Imam? The media fails to reveal his radical beliefs. From an article online, he was in support of the Shariah Law being adapted in the U.S. In fact, he was stating it is no different than the Declaration of Independence. What he failed to mention was that secular laws can be changed since their made by man, but they believe the Shariah Law is given by God and cannot change.
Let’s face it; Muslims killed 3,000 Americans on 9/11. The victims’ families couldn’t even bury their loved ones. To them, ground zero is their burial ground. They will visit there and only be reminded of hatred as they pass a large mosque that the Muslims hope to open at a later September 11th date. Would placing a swastika on a Jewish memorial be practicing religious freedom as well? No, that is disrespectful and I wouldn’t be surprised if you were charged with hate crime. This doesn’t bring respect or honor to those still mourning the loss of loved ones murdered on 9/11. Do they need to be refreshed with tapes of the towers falling that September day? It is not a question of law or religious freedom. It is a question of respect and honor for our country.
