[Livia]

To be honest I don't know much about the protest against the Centre so I can't comment on it. Inciting people to attack it if it is built though,is both stupid and dangerous.

It is the right of every American to worship the way he wants, and to build their religious centres anywhere they want. I just question the judgement of Muslims who would want to build their centre in such a provocative place. I can't even balance this with Muslims in NY standing up after 9/11 and distancing themselves from the attrocity. I remember visiting St Paul's Church near where the twin towers stood. The tiny, ancient church was remarkably the only building in the area not damaged by the towers falling. There were photos, cards, police and fire crew badges, flags and messages of support and solidarity from all over the world. I didn't see one in arabic, or from any person or organisation that would immediately suggest an Islamic connection, although I'm told there is a vast Muslim community in the USA. So deciding to go ahead with their Centre feels like a finger up to those who died and those who lost someone.