Mosque and Cultural Center by Ground Zero NY
After a battle of protests the panel there in
New York City has OK'd for the planning of a Mosque and Muslim Cultural Center to go forward and be built near Ground Zero in Manhattan. Despite residents and others who had their loved one's murdered by Muslim terrorists protesting this as a slap in the face and "honoring" Islam and the horrific act that took place there, others had this view to allow it with saying,
"The moderate Muslim voice has been squashed in America," said Bruce Wallace, who said he lost a nephew in the Sept. 11 attacks. "Here is a chance to allow moderate Muslims to teach people that not all Muslims are terrorists."
Just a note: The article states the board did not have to approve this in order for the Mosque to be built.
Now I am no expert but I would think if the Muslim community really wanted to mesh in and explain to people not all of them are terrorists, then perhaps common sense would say maybe
not build at ground zero... and it will have it's opening day on
Sept. 11 2011... perhaps not such a good idea either.
What do you think, guys? Will the building of this Mosque and Muslim Cultural Center near Ground Zero help the Muslim community or hinder them more?