Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Mosque on Ground Zero

This is a subject that I have mixed feelings about... I believe that since the religion of Islam is a wonderful religion and has very few radicalists within their ranks, they are being unfairly judged in this matter. However, I feel that it is interesting that some sort of middle ground has not been found. Clearly people are upset and showing their emotions in the streets but most of these Muslims are citizens of this country and the 14th Amendment is clear when it states "No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws".  These people have every right to build a mosque on whatever land they have purchased and it is unfair and unjust for others to try and stop them.  I do think that the Muslims could consider changing the location by a block or so and those fighting the placement of the building could appease on the location a block or so just to show that both sides are willing to work together to find a peace on this.  The United States is known for being a melting pot and as long as other races and ethnicities enter the country within legal means, I see nothing wrong with them embracing their religions and customs because it brings that special spirit that is America the Land of Dreams.  Hopefully this will not end with bad feelings because peace can be found it just needs to be discovered first.

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