Which way the wind blows - the 9/11 Mosque
Spoken like a true politician -- from
Breitbart/Associated Press:
Reid: Build mosque elsewhere
The Senate's top Democrat says a mosque should not be built near the site of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada on Monday became the highest profile Democrat to break with President Barack Obama, who on Friday backed the right for the developers to build a mosque near ground zero.
In a statement, Reid said the first amendment protects freedom of religion and he respects that, but the mosque should be built somewhere else.
Meanwhile, Obama stumps for building it -- something that, as a State Rights issue, he has zero authority to do. Excerpted from the
L.A. Times:
At Ramadan Iftar dinner, Obama supports new mosque on private property near Ground Zero
The article is the text of his speech at the White House's Dinner -- the relevant part:
That is not to say that religion is without controversy. Recently, attention has been focused on the construction of mosques in certain communities – particularly in New York. Now, we must all recognize and respect the sensitivities surrounding the development of lower Manhattan. The 9/11 attacks were a deeply traumatic event for our country. The pain and suffering experienced by those who lost loved ones is unimaginable. So I understand the emotions that this issue engenders. Ground Zero is, indeed, hallowed ground.
But let me be clear: as a citizen, and as President, I believe that Muslims have the same right to practice their religion as anyone 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. This is America, and our commitment to religious freedom must be unshakeable. The principle that people of all faiths are welcome in this country, and will not be treated differently by their government, is essential to who we are. The writ of our Founders must endure.
The guy is a classical Narcissist. At least Reid is a political realist.
Posted by DaveH at August 16, 2010 9:13 PM
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