IMO, backing down now would be like admitting they are partially responsible. Islam is a religion – not every muslim caused the terror attacks. “
SJS:
I have rarely had cause to disagree with your well-written posts, but this is one time I must. Any Muslim who has not vocally and vigorously denounced HAMAS and all terrorist groups, distancing themselves from them as much as they can in avery obvious way, IS responsible for the continuation of terror. The Imam has made very clear in an interview in his own words, that there IS an agenda. It is not one of peace, for anyone who still might be naive enough to be liberal. There is no justification for allowing this mosque to be built bedavka at this location. They can build all the mosques they want (well, really I would not be so happy about that, because that IS their plan), BUT NOT BY GROUND ZERO. It dishonors the memory of those who died there so tragically and painfully. The fact that the Muslims are STILL pushing for this, knowing how so many people feel, proves they are uncaring of the insesitivity they are showing in their zeal to push forward with their owns desires. In my eyes, there is absolutely no mitigating factor in this.