Building a Mosque near ground zero

[kazzu]

I admire the crap out of Wal-MArt.

Always low prices, Always!

Plus, Walmart pays higher wages than the typical small business owner. I would say I'd rather work at Walmart than many small businesses.

[06wildcat]

since I never said they didn't have the right to build it, the whole reading comprehension insult is pretty ironic.

BOOM Your still dumb

Love instances such as these. 

[Sugar Dick]

since I never said they didn't have the right to build it, the whole reading comprehension insult is pretty ironic.

BOOM Your still dumb

Love instances such as these. 

[06wildcat]

since I never said they didn't have the right to build it, the whole reading comprehension insult is pretty ironic.

BOOM Your still dumb

Love instances such as these. 

What, you don't find it funny when someone calls another poster dumb, but in the process of doing so isn't smart enough to use the right words?

[Fitz Bath]

The ironing is delicious.

[Kat Kid]

[Pete]

I am totally rooting for that rough ridin' mosque to get built.

[michigancat]

I am also fascinated by the growing spectre of special treatment of Muslims by local, state, and federal officials in certain muslim population centers in the U.S.   Particularly the special protection they seem to be getting in regards to their protection from exposure to things that clearly fall under the auspices of the 1st amendment.   

Oh, bullsh*t.  Muslims aren't get any special treatment here in any way.

[john "teach me how to" dougie]

I am also fascinated by the growing spectre of special treatment of Muslims by local, state, and federal officials in certain muslim population centers in the U.S.   Particularly the special protection they seem to be getting in regards to their protection from exposure to things that clearly fall under the auspices of the 1st amendment.   

Oh, bullsh*t.  Muslims aren't get any special treatment here in any way.

Yea, nothing special about the president chiming in.

[michigancat]

I am also fascinated by the growing spectre of special treatment of Muslims by local, state, and federal officials in certain muslim population centers in the U.S.   Particularly the special protection they seem to be getting in regards to their protection from exposure to things that clearly fall under the auspices of the 1st amendment.   

Oh, bullsh*t.  Muslims aren't get any special treatment here in any way.

Yea, nothing special about the president chiming in.

Pretty sure the President was just giving the Constitution special treatment there.  You know, since Neocons are busy pissing all over it and everything.

[Jeffy]

I'd fall in the 52%.  Legally, they have every right to build it.  But just as the Sierra Club protested the construction of Walmart in Manhattan in the past (at the location where Target is now located) and won the fight, Americans have every right to protest the construction of the Hamasque.

[Benja]

If the KU billboard east of k-state taught us anything, it's that they have the right to build the thing there, and we have a right to drink a fifth of Jim Beam and vandalize the crap out of it.

[Kat Kid]

I'd fall in the 52%.  Legally, they have every right to build it.  But just as the Sierra Club protested the construction of Walmart in Manhattan in the past (at the location where Target is now located) and won the fight, Americans have every right to protest the construction of the Hamasque.

I didn't phrase the poll, but wouldn't you characterize your feelings re: "ground zero mosque" that it is inappropriate.

[Jeffy]

I'd fall in the 52%.  Legally, they have every right to build it.  But just as the Sierra Club protested the construction of Walmart in Manhattan in the past (at the location where Target is now located) and won the fight, Americans have every right to protest the construction of the Hamasque.

I didn't phrase the poll, but wouldn't you characterize your feelings re: "ground zero mosque" that it is inappropriate.

The wording is definitely odd to a point, but the kicker part of it is the second part "though it would be appropriate for other religions...."  That's what separates the two choices.  And that's why I fall in the first category.  If it simply said "There are some places in the US where it is not appropriate to build mosques" then I would completely agree with that, just as I believe there are places it isn't appropriate to build churches, synagogues, etc.

[michigancat]

I believe there are places it isn't appropriate to build churches, synagogues, etc.

Where do you think it's inappropriate to build a church?

[Pete]

I believe there are places it isn't appropriate to build churches, synagogues, etc.

Where do you think it's inappropriate to build a church?

I can't think of any place where it would be inappropriate.

[Jeffy]

I believe there are places it isn't appropriate to build churches, synagogues, etc.

Where do you think it's inappropriate to build a church?

Government property for one... You know... that pesky separation of church and state.

[Rage Against the McKee]

I believe there are places it isn't appropriate to build churches, synagogues, etc.

Where do you think it's inappropriate to build a church?

Government property for one... You know... that pesky separation of church and state.

Yes, I think we can all agree that it's inappropriate for a church to build on property that it doesn't own. 

[Jeffy]

I believe there are places it isn't appropriate to build churches, synagogues, etc.

Where do you think it's inappropriate to build a church?

Government property for one... You know... that pesky separation of church and state.

Yes, I think we can all agree that it's inappropriate for a church to build on property that it doesn't own. 

Are there McDonalds', Starbucks, and other private businesses on Gov't property?  How dare they built private businesses on public property!

[Pete]

I believe there are places it isn't appropriate to build churches, synagogues, etc.

Where do you think it's inappropriate to build a church?

Government property for one... You know... that pesky separation of church and state.

Yes, I think we can all agree that it's inappropriate for a church to build on property that it doesn't own. 

No crap.  JFC, Jeffy.

Oh, and you can't build a church where it is specifically illegal to build one according to prior existing zoning laws.  And, I don't think it would be appropriate to build one in mid-air, because it would collapse.

[Jeffy]

[EMAWnster]

I for one think it's inappropriate to build any religious structure near this "Hallowed Ground" and here's why:

I heard that there were a lot of Jewish people that worked in the WTC. And I also heard that they were the reason that the "chickens came home to roost" if you know what I mean... So no synagogues.

I'm actually a believer that the devil must have had his hand in the events of 9/11, so I don't think the Church of Satan should be allowed to build one of their temples of dark worship near ground zero either.

From a strictly logical standpoint, I also have to disagree with the building of Christian churches. Would God (J.C.'s dad) have let so many good American christians die such horrible, fiery deaths if he was really a good God; Would he have forsaken them in their time of need? Dude had his chance to shine and he blew it... completely choked in the clutch. Seems to me, that God is NOT and awesome god and I don't want the worship of him anywhere near where those towers went down.

I suppose I could be convinced to allow the construction of a grand temple to Ashura Mazda at the site since he probably had very little to do with this particular event but I think it's unlikely that will happen.

[Dirty Sanchez]

I for one think it's inappropriate to build any religious structure near this "Hallowed Ground" and here's why:

I heard that there were a lot of Jewish people that worked in the WTC. And I also heard that they were the reason that the "chickens came home to roost" if you know what I mean... So no synagogues.

I'm actually a believer that the devil must have had his hand in the events of 9/11, so I don't think the Church of Satan should be allowed to build one of their temples of dark worship near ground zero either.

From a strictly logical standpoint, I also have to disagree with the building of Christian churches. Would God (J.C.'s dad) have let so many good American christians die such horrible, fiery deaths if he was really a good God; Would he have forsaken them in their time of need? Dude had his chance to shine and he blew it... completely choked in the clutch. Seems to me, that God is NOT and awesome god and I don't want the worship of him anywhere near where those towers went down.

I suppose I could be convinced to allow the construction of a grand temple to Ashura Mazda at the site since he probably had very little to do with this particular event but I think it's unlikely that will happen.

For your own sake, maybe it would be better if you took your low post count and kept it that way.

[Dugout DickStone]

I for one think it's inappropriate to build any religious structure near this "Hallowed Ground" and here's why:

I heard that there were a lot of Jewish people that worked in the WTC. And I also heard that they were the reason that the "chickens came home to roost" if you know what I mean... So no synagogues.

I'm actually a believer that the devil must have had his hand in the events of 9/11, so I don't think the Church of Satan should be allowed to build one of their temples of dark worship near ground zero either.

From a strictly logical standpoint, I also have to disagree with the building of Christian churches. Would God (J.C.'s dad) have let so many good American christians die such horrible, fiery deaths if he was really a good God; Would he have forsaken them in their time of need? Dude had his chance to shine and he blew it... completely choked in the clutch. Seems to me, that God is NOT and awesome god and I don't want the worship of him anywhere near where those towers went down.

I suppose I could be convinced to allow the construction of a grand temple to Ashura Mazda at the site since he probably had very little to do with this particular event but I think it's unlikely that will happen.

For your own sake, maybe it would be better if you took your low post count and kept it that way.

I dunno, he kind of nailed it.  Third paragraph especially.

[Dirty Sanchez]

I for one think it's inappropriate to build any religious structure near this "Hallowed Ground" and here's why:

I heard that there were a lot of Jewish people that worked in the WTC. And I also heard that they were the reason that the "chickens came home to roost" if you know what I mean... So no synagogues.

I'm actually a believer that the devil must have had his hand in the events of 9/11, so I don't think the Church of Satan should be allowed to build one of their temples of dark worship near ground zero either.

From a strictly logical standpoint, I also have to disagree with the building of Christian churches. Would God (J.C.'s dad) have let so many good American christians die such horrible, fiery deaths if he was really a good God; Would he have forsaken them in their time of need? Dude had his chance to shine and he blew it... completely choked in the clutch. Seems to me, that God is NOT and awesome god and I don't want the worship of him anywhere near where those towers went down.

I suppose I could be convinced to allow the construction of a grand temple to Ashura Mazda at the site since he probably had very little to do with this particular event but I think it's unlikely that will happen.

For your own sake, maybe it would be better if you took your low post count and kept it that way.

I dunno, he kind of nailed it.  Third paragraph especially.

Run, Forrest, Run.