What do you think about the plans to build a Mosque near Ground Zero?

A fair amount of New Yorkers are fuming over it.

What do you think about it?
Some say it's an insult to have a mosque located less than 2 blocks away from the site of the 9/11 attacks.

Some say it'd be good for the community and bring the community together.

I think the amount of uproar it's causing will only increase if they go through with it. Hate crimesmight follow if they do build the mosque at the location.

IMO, the bigger problem is the gross generalization of Islam

Yeah, I don't think thats the most brilliant of plans I've come across.

It's not even a mosque, it's a community center that CONTAINS a mosque. And even if it was just a mosque, I don't see how any non-racist would have a problem with it.JML897

[QUOTE="JML897"]It's not even a mosque, it's a community center that CONTAINS a mosque. And even if it was just a mosque, I don't see how any non-racist would have a problem with it.racer8dan

Religionist? Whatever, you get the point.

Muslim =/= bad person

I have no problem sith it but it is fueling the rampamt Islamophobia in the States.

YES!!!! finally frankie boyles opinions are bieng heard!!!!!!!!! i mean, its not like al qaeda will try and momb the place again if theres a big mosque there?play_thegame

I think it's a horrible idea, and they are inviting criticism on themselves. Obviously they CAN because it's legal, but they should NOT because it is in extremely poor taste and highly offensive to many.

All systems go, build the community center. We need to realize that the people that bombed (or whatever the proper term for it is) the Twin Towers weren't exactly Muslim. Think of it this way, how many people consider the Westboro Baptist Church to be Christians? This is basically the same thing.

[QUOTE="weezyfb"]its not actually a mosque, even if it was i wouldnt have an issue. Only simple minded individuals wouldracer8dan

I think it's a horrible idea, and they are inviting criticism on themselves. Obviously they CAN because it's legal, but they should NOT because it is in extremely poor taste and highly offensive to many.

Atheos-Arkhaios

They want a mosque in an area that is convient for them to go worship. And they're not even building it at ground zero... It's 2 blocks away.

No one is trying to make a statement... It's just a mosque

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[QUOTE="weezyfb"]its not actually a mosque, even if it was i wouldnt have an issue. Only simple minded individuals wouldweezyfb

[QUOTE="Atheos-Arkhaios"]

I think it's a horrible idea, and they are inviting criticism on themselves. Obviously they CAN because it's legal, but they should NOT because it is in extremely poor taste and highly offensive to many.

BuryMe

They want a mosque in an area that is convient for them to go worship. And they're not even building it at ground zero... It's 2 blocks away.

No one is trying to make a statement... It's just a mosque

[QUOTE="weezyfb"]its not actually a mosque, even if it was i wouldnt have an issue. Only simple minded individuals wouldracer8dan

Terry Nichols, one of the co-conspirators in the Oklahoma City bombing, was a Christian. I REALLY hope they didn't build any churches in Oklahoma City after that bombing.

How is that any different from what you're saying?

Oh of course not, since every Muslim was in on 9/11, that would be offensive.:roll:

[QUOTE="weezyfb"][QUOTE="racer8dan"]That makes no sense. You can't see why people, specially new yorkers, could be offended by muslims building a mosque, next to where they just attacked towers that killed 2600+ inocent people/family members? If you can't see why the people of new york city may, "have an issue", then you are the simple minded one.

racer8dan

if my family members were killed by jews i wouldnt go around hating jews all my life. I see individuals, i dont group people toghether...

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[QUOTE="weezyfb"]its not actually a mosque, even if it was i wouldnt have an issue. Only simple minded individuals wouldJML897

Terry Nichols, one of the co-conspirators in the Oklahoma City bombing, was a Christian. I REALLY hope they didn't build any churches in Oklahoma City after that bombing.

[QUOTE="weezyfb"][QUOTE="racer8dan"]That makes no sense. You can't see why people, specially new yorkers, could be offended by muslims building a mosque, next to where they just attacked towers that killed 2600+ inocent people/family members? If you can't see why the people of new york city may, "have an issue", then you are the simple minded one.

racer8dan

Seems like a pretty mute issues to me.

All systems go, build the community center. We need to realize that the people that bombed (or whatever the proper term for it is) the Twin Towers weren't exactly Muslim. Think of it this way, how many people consider the Westboro Baptist Church to be Christians? This is basically the same thing.

Grodus5

[QUOTE="racer8dan"]

[QUOTE="weezyfb"]its not actually a mosque, even if it was i wouldnt have an issue. Only simple minded individuals wouldJML897

Terry Nichols, one of the co-conspirators in the Oklahoma City bombing, was a Christian. I REALLY hope they didn't build any churches in Oklahoma City after that bombing.

How is that any different from what you're saying?

[QUOTE="Grodus5"]

All systems go, build the community center. We need to realize that the people that bombed (or whatever the proper term for it is) the Twin Towers weren't exactly Muslim. Think of it this way, how many people consider the Westboro Baptist Church to be Christians? This is basically the same thing.

Genetic_Code

Except its a violation of the first amendment.. Something far more important then any of your personal beliefs..

[QUOTE="JML897"]

[QUOTE="racer8dan"]That makes no sense. You can't see why people, specially new yorkers, could be offended by muslims building a mosque, next to where they just attacked towers that killed 2600+ inocent people/family members? If you can't see why the people of new york city may, "have an issue", then you are the simple minded one.

racer8dan

Terry Nichols, one of the co-conspirators in the Oklahoma City bombing, was a Christian. I REALLY hope they didn't build any churches in Oklahoma City after that bombing.

How is that any different from what you're saying?

WRONG, there are plenty of mosques in NYC

[QUOTE="Grodus5"]

All systems go, build the community center. We need to realize that the people that bombed (or whatever the proper term for it is) the Twin Towers weren't exactly Muslim. Think of it this way, how many people consider the Westboro Baptist Church to be Christians? This is basically the same thing.

Genetic_Code

[QUOTE="Grodus5"]

All systems go, build the community center. We need to realize that the people that bombed (or whatever the proper term for it is) the Twin Towers weren't exactly Muslim. Think of it this way, how many people consider the Westboro Baptist Church to be Christians? This is basically the same thing.

Genetic_Code

Except its a violation of the first amendment.. Something far more important then any of your personal beliefs..

sSubZerOo

[QUOTE="Genetic_Code"][QUOTE="Grodus5"]

All systems go, build the community center. We need to realize that the people that bombed (or whatever the proper term for it is) the Twin Towers weren't exactly Muslim. Think of it this way, how many people consider the Westboro Baptist Church to be Christians? This is basically the same thing.

sSubZerOo

Except its a violation of the first amendment.. Something far more important then any of your personal beliefs..

I've questioned myself a lot and the truth is I would love to say that it's wrong for Mosque to be built near ground zero because it's easier that way to pin the blame on one large group of people. The fact is that many muslims did die in the terrorist attacks and many other muslims were strongly against the attacks. You cant generlize a entire group of people as being evil because not all of them are and it's not fair to the ones who aren't.

I don't understand how so many people can believe in such a horrible religion and while that may be my opinion the entire religion is just laughable to a smart normal person. This is why I have trouble with these people who follow the religion because it's hateful and destructive so I can't see why they follow it. However you have to look at how long ago 9/11 was, get over it and move on. So let them build there Mosque because the majority of them are probably really nice people who would just like to practice there beliefs. It does leave a bad taste in my mouth knowing that the people who flew the planes into the towers followed the same religion as the people who want to build this Mosque but not every muslim is a bad person.

Of all the great Ayn Rand quotes, why that one? It's one of her thoughts that I never agreed with.Grodus5

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[QUOTE="racer8dan"]That makes no sense. You can't see why people, specially new yorkers, could be offended by muslims building a mosque, next to where they just attacked towers that killed 2600+ inocent people/family members? If you can't see why the people of new york city may, "have an issue", then you are the simple minded one.

racer8dan

Terry Nichols, one of the co-conspirators in the Oklahoma City bombing, was a Christian. I REALLY hope they didn't build any churches in Oklahoma City after that bombing.

How is that any different from what you're saying?

[QUOTE="racer8dan"]

[QUOTE="JML897"]

Terry Nichols, one of the co-conspirators in the Oklahoma City bombing, was a Christian. I REALLY hope they didn't build any churches in Oklahoma City after that bombing.

How is that any different from what you're saying?

comp_atkins

[QUOTE="Jaguar_Shade"][QUOTE="racer8dan"]You said "even if it was" a mosque, people are simple minded if they have a problem with it. I feel you may think a little bit different, had your family members been killed in the attacks.

racer8dan

[QUOTE="Grodus5"]Of all the great Ayn Rand quotes, why that one? It's one of her thoughts that I never agreed with.Genetic_Code

So you agree, that everyone who thinks that replacing the trade centers with a muslim place of worship is of poor taste is simple minded? Seems to me you may be on the ignorant side. I had no family killed in the 9/11 attacks? And you got your information from where may I ask? What was that? You have absolutely no ******* clue whatsoever if I had family involved in the attacks? Is that just an ignorant guess? Finally, a post that actually makes person "laugh out loud".

racer8dan

I think it's a horrible idea, and they are inviting criticism on themselves. Obviously they CAN because it's legal, but they should NOT because it is in extremely poor taste and highly offensive to many.

Atheos-Arkhaios

How is it offensive?

Also deja vu thread.