ClydeR
07-30-2010, 09:54 PM
I never expected this.
We categorically reject appeals to bigotry on the basis of religion, and condemn those whose opposition to this proposed Islamic Center is a manifestation of such bigotry.
However, there are understandably strong passions and keen sensitivities surrounding the World Trade Center site. We are ever mindful of the tragedy which befell our nation there, the pain we all still feel – and especially the anguish of the families and friends of those who were killed on September 11, 2001.
The controversy which has emerged regarding the building of an Islamic Center at this location is counterproductive to the healing process. Therefore, under these unique circumstances, we believe the City of New York would be better served if an alternative location could be found.
More... (http://www.adl.org/PresRele/CvlRt_32/5820_32.htm)
That's the statement of the Anti-Defamation League, which is the organization that speaks for pretty much all Jews. If there are people upset over this mosque, even if they're upset for the wrong reason, then we have to stop the mosque or else those people will continue to be mad and we'll never heal.
It sort of sounds like something written by a committee.
We categorically reject appeals to bigotry on the basis of religion, and condemn those whose opposition to this proposed Islamic Center is a manifestation of such bigotry.
However, there are understandably strong passions and keen sensitivities surrounding the World Trade Center site. We are ever mindful of the tragedy which befell our nation there, the pain we all still feel – and especially the anguish of the families and friends of those who were killed on September 11, 2001.
The controversy which has emerged regarding the building of an Islamic Center at this location is counterproductive to the healing process. Therefore, under these unique circumstances, we believe the City of New York would be better served if an alternative location could be found.
More... (http://www.adl.org/PresRele/CvlRt_32/5820_32.htm)
That's the statement of the Anti-Defamation League, which is the organization that speaks for pretty much all Jews. If there are people upset over this mosque, even if they're upset for the wrong reason, then we have to stop the mosque or else those people will continue to be mad and we'll never heal.
It sort of sounds like something written by a committee.