Initially, this commentary was in response to a blog I read online this morning. I too feel strongly about the subject and decided to revise my comment into a blog post.
"Obama supports 'the right' for ground zero mosque"
"Speaking to a gathering at the White House Friday evening to observe the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Obama said that he believes "Muslims have the same right to practice their religion as everyone else in this country." "That includes the right to build a place of worship and a community center on private property in lower Manhattan, in accordance with local laws and ordinances," he said. "This is America, and our commitment to religious freedom must be unshakable." -see full Associated Press (AP) article click link
Speaking of the September 11, 2001 attacks....
The more I came to better understand the facts and events surrounding 9/11 and the overall "War on Terror" (including post 9/11 National Security laws) I am inclined to believe 9/11 was indeed orchestrated by our very own government. Yes, I went there. Islamic extremists are not off the hook as they were involved but seemingly, they were not the masterminds. Now, therein lies the real insult. In the interest of fairness, religious extremists do not constitute the thoughts and actions of otherwise sane persons who practice a particular faith; Islam or otherwise. As a Christian I do not wish to be held guilty by association because of the stigmatic actions directly related to the Roman Catholic archdiocese or the Westboro Baptist Church for that matter. Anyway, some reject the counter concept of 9/11 and that is their right but as my grandmother would say, "Chew the hay but spit out the sticks". In other words, partake in all information, knowledge and wisdom but think critically so to decipher honesty from deception....then, digest the facts. For the sake of argument, I imagine those involved with the Mosque knew that the construction site would hit a national nerve. Seemingly, they are more concerned with staking their claim to equal rights under the law as fellow Americans. I think we can all agree that it is the ultimate test of democracy. Albeit, distastefully insensitive given the circumstances. Long story short, this is bigger than the Mosque at ground zero. At the end of the day it better to maintain judicial objectivity versus quasi-patriot bias. Stick to the blueprint of our Constitution! If not politicians and presidents alike will feel equally compelled, if not entitled, to bend constitutional law to suit their own sentiments and rudimentary agendas under the guise of national security. We have to stand up for civil rights in this country (EVEN WHEN IT HURTS) or else democracy will become a crap-shoot!
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The more I came to better understand the facts and events surrounding 9/11 and the overall "War on Terror" (including post 9/11 National Security laws) I am inclined to believe 9/11 was indeed orchestrated by our very own government. Yes, I went there. Islamic extremists are not off the hook as they were involved but seemingly, they were not the masterminds. Now, therein lies the real insult. In the interest of fairness, religious extremists do not constitute the thoughts and actions of otherwise sane persons who practice a particular faith; Islam or otherwise. As a Christian I do not wish to be held guilty by association because of the stigmatic actions directly related to the Roman Catholic archdiocese or the Westboro Baptist Church for that matter. Anyway, some reject the counter concept of 9/11 and that is their right but as my grandmother would say, "Chew the hay but spit out the sticks". In other words, partake in all information, knowledge and wisdom but think critically so to decipher honesty from deception....then, digest the facts. For the sake of argument, I imagine those involved with the Mosque knew that the construction site would hit a national nerve. Seemingly, they are more concerned with staking their claim to equal rights under the law as fellow Americans. I think we can all agree that it is the ultimate test of democracy. Albeit, distastefully insensitive given the circumstances. Long story short, this is bigger than the Mosque at ground zero. At the end of the day it better to maintain judicial objectivity versus quasi-patriot bias. Stick to the blueprint of our Constitution! If not politicians and presidents alike will feel equally compelled, if not entitled, to bend constitutional law to suit their own sentiments and rudimentary agendas under the guise of national security. We have to stand up for civil rights in this country (EVEN WHEN IT HURTS) or else democracy will become a crap-shoot!
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