Mosque/Islamic Cultural Center Near Ground Zero, No!!!

I've been listening, as many of us have, to the controversy surrounding the
decision to build a Mosque/Islamic Cultural Center near the former World
Trade Center site, A.K.A., Ground Zero. I'd like to weigh in.

I recognize that everyone who owns property has a right to do whatever they
want to do with property they own. However, the question in this situation
is, Just because you have the right to do something, should you?

I'll answer that in this situation, with a resounding NO!!! How could
anyone think that proposing this development so close to Ground Zero
wouldn't cause a huge amount of controversy? There are plenty of places in
New York City to build a Mosque/Islamic Cultural Center. Why, oh why does
it need to be close to Ground Zero? It doesn't.

Like most Americans, I believe in religious freedom and believe that those
who practice Islam have the right to worship where they wish. However, out
of respect to America, and the pain we all went through on September 11,
2001, nine years ago today, it would be in everyone's best interest if those
who want to build the Mosque move somewhere else.

BTW: I do not believe acts like burning the Koran are remotely appropriate
to protest this development. Things like this won't promote peace.