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Old 08-25-2010, 02:54 PM   #1
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I don't think we've ever said that people don't have the right to voice their opinion for or against the Islamic community center.

What we have questioned is why people are against it. My argument is that it's driven by 1) misunderstanding of what the intended use of the site it and where it's really located 2) animosity and mistrust of Muslims in general 3) stereotypes 4) 9/11 shell shock and 5) all whipped up by political activists out to toss bombs at everyone's expense.

I've yet to hear a good rational argument against the facility, other than doing so hurts people's feelings...so much of which is driven by misinformation and political gain.

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Old 08-25-2010, 04:24 PM   #2
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I just swallowed my vomit. I actually agree with you.
Good, we should go fishing in celebration

But the white elephant in the room here, is that Americans don't understand Islam.

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Old 08-25-2010, 04:29 PM   #3
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But the white elephant in the room here, is that Americans don't understand Islam.

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Not sure we understand alot of religions. What's your point? Islam isn't the problem,right?
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Old 08-25-2010, 04:43 PM   #4
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Not sure we understand alot of religions. What's your point? Islam isn't the problem,right?
I think "we" understand Christianity pretty well. Judaism somewhat depending on what part of the country you live in. Hinduism not that well, but then again...they don't have a lot of natural resources

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