Mosque We Do This?

The furor over the mosque in New York's Ground Zero area would be alleviated by some common sense.

The press and the Administration fan the flames by creating the impression that Americans are anti-Muslim. As evidenced by low hate-crime incidents against Muslims, these sensitivities are largely created by those who delve into the hackneyed "science" of social engineering.

When the President stated that those who want to locate a mosque at Ground Zero have the right (assuming no zoning law is being violated), he was absolutely right. He failed, however, to extend the basis of that statement into the the realm of common sense. He should have cited the principle that "not everything which is lawful is wise". I have lots of rights, but it would be unneighborly of me to exercise the right of free speech whenever and wherever I could!

So the Muslims have the right to build their mosque, but honestly, is it the "right" (i.e. wise) thing to do? They continually profess to be peaceful mainstream Americans.

We'll see ...