NYC Mosque

#1

For the people who are unaware (foreigners mostly), a Muslim mosque is being constructed near Ground Zero, site of the 9/11 terorist attacks. It is being supported by Mayor Bloomberg and President Obama, citing freedom of religion. There have been mixed reports of the Mosque opening on 9/11/11.

Now, I have no problem with the mosque itself. Islam as a whole was not the cause of the attacks, and it’s a shame the actions of a small group of extremists automatically made all Muslims evil terrorists in the eyes of the American majority. They have every right to place their mosque anywhere they want. Yes, the area is sensitive. Living half-an-hour from the city, I know firsthand the tension in the area that still stands because of the events of that fateful day. But sensitivity cannot overpower the basic rights guaranteed by the US, no matter the tragedy.

That being said, if the rumors are confirmed and the opening day IS on 9/11/11, that’s just blatantly and purposefully offensive. If that’s the case, I certainly take issue with it, but it is unconfirmed at this point, so I will hold my tongue.

What say you?

#2

I think that the project leader has a great sense of humor. I wonder if NATO sends someone to steal an iraqi plane and land it on on the mosque as soon as it’s finished.

#3

you are not funneh ODB. :hmph:
A Mosque is place where people pray and worship their gods, not some victory monument.

#4

I don’t think this is a real issue. It’s something that someone started spreading rumors about to try to deflect attention away from more important happenings in the world.

The only people this effects are the people in that neighborhood. They should be the only ones debating it.

#5

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/matt-sledge/just-how-far-is-the-groun_b_660585.html

If it were AT ground zero, I’d be strictly against it simply because of the amount of pain it will bring the survivors and family members/friends of the victims.

But its not.

#6

between this shit and all of the anti islamic laws being made in western europe something something fart fuck whatever

#7

the whole war with islam narrative thats being pushed is rly fucked up and worrying. something bad and stpid is probably going to happen enjoy you’re hitler

#8

It’s not even a mosque. Is there any basis for it opening on 11/9/11, or is that just heresay? I’ve heard some of the propaganda put forth by those opposing the centre. In all honesty it’s crass and their representitives don’t seem to actually know what they’re talking about and contradicted themselves. (Check out PM on BBC R4 19/08/2010).

#9

@HPN: Everytime you post, it seems like you might be actually thinking and you’re building up to some genius but then you realize you are actually making sense so you pick random words to finish your “thought” with and leave the reader confused by today hitler tomorrow is now sleep

#10

:brow:

#11

basically yeah i get annoyed at myself for trying to make a point or debate some shit on fuckin videogame websites and just sorta bullshit it up then give up half way

#12

What have I told you? HPN is pretty cool.

That would be so hilarious if it would happen though.

#13

okay i admit it would be hilarious but still you and i should feel bad

#14

I promise that I will laugh my liver out of my ass if it happens.

#15

Someone will burn it down if it does get built.

#16

I hope for a plane.

#17

Throw a huge shoe at it.

#18

It’s comments like this that got you attacked in the first place.

#19

What if it dodges?

#20

Throw another shoe.

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