Lately there has been much ado about nothing regarding the proposed Islamic Center two blocks from Ground Zero. The Center, falsely dubbed "The Ground Zero Mosque," is modeled after a Jewish cultural center, and is to be used by anyone who needs it, and the site is already currently being used as a mosque.
The falsehoods in the argument come from both sides: liberals (like Harry Reid), and conservatives (like Newt Gingrich) alike have come out in opposition. There is no rationale to their argument. The emotional argument, which lacks logic, suggests the site would bring back bad memories to the families of the 9/11 victims. There's a few problems with this argument:
1- Many family members of the 9/11 victims don't live anywhere near Ground Zero, and rarely visit the site. How can a mosque that is two blocks away from a site you never or rarely visit be a constant reminder of the tragedy?
2- Ground Zero itself serves as a greater reminder, and no one has come out in opposition of a memorial... which serves the purpose of reminding everyone.
3- About 30 Muslims died in the attacks as victims. Many of their families see the opposition as an affront to their religion, family, and the memory of the Muslims who died in the attacks.
4- Opposition to a mosque or Islamic center seeks to blame Islam for the attacks. Extremists can't be considered Muslim, as they put their ideology before God. Extremism in and of itself is an affront to Islam. To suggest that Islam is responsible for the attacks is a contradiction of logic.
5- The 1st Amendment of the Constitution protects individuals from Government support or opposition of any religion. Seeking any legal action against building of the Center would require a violation of the first Amendment.
There is no logical argument in opposition to building an Islamic Center near Ground Zero. There is an emotional argument, but it's based on bigotry and misinformation. Islam did not attack the US on 9/11/01. A bunch of sorry excuses for human beings who called themselves Muslims, falsely, attacked the US on 9/11/01. An Islamic Center near the site, if anything, would serve as a bastion for healing and reconciliation.
Let the Islamic Center be built!!!
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