[InOne]

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[InOne]

2 mins, Happy watching ^_^

[Marc]

I'm being very lazy; is this still happening? What happened to the idea? Was it a silly rumour?

[InOne]

Well it seems a really small scale thing now. They're all arguing and they can't really get the money together, all the protesting really shook them. And I had a feeling it would be some eager convert behind it, they are always the worst

[keithafc]

Why do they want to build it new ground zero anyway?

[InOne]

Originally Posted by keithafc

Why do they want to build it new ground zero anyway?

Because they can basically.

[arista]

Plus they own the land its on.

[Shasown]

Originally Posted by WOMBAI

I am absolutely taken aback by that - I have not heard anything about it! It is shameful beyond belief! How could any American believe that it is acceptable? I assume Obama has had some say in this - he is Muslim isn't he - not a good sign for the future!

No he isnt, he is a Christian. Wikipedia says of him: His father was raised a Muslim, but became a confirmed atheist. Obama was baptized at the Trinity United Church of Christ in 1988 and was an active member there for two decades.

Obama resigned from Trinity during the Presidential campaign after controversial statements made by Rev. Jeremiah Wright became public.Obama announced in June 2009 that his primary place of worship would be the Evergreen Chapel at Camp David

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by WOMBAI

Board member Rob Townley said: "The mosque is a seed of peace. We believe that this is significant step in the Muslim community to counteract the hate and fanaticism in the minority of the community."

Manhattan Borough president Scott Stringer said supporting the centre "sent a clear message that our city is one that promotes diversity and tolerance".

"At the same time, we have to balance diversity and look for opportunities to bring different groups together."

These people are obsessed with appeasing Muslims and preaching diversity (PC all the way) - at the expense of the dead, their families and the Western world as a whole! They are not fit to be allowed to make such decisions!

I can see their point but I can see this being met with violent opposition if it goes through. Maybe have it near but not on Ground Zero since it'll only result in potential casualties.