Anti-mosque protests on the rise, say Muslim advocates

Public protests against three planned mosques have made news in the past week: Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin joined others in opposing the building of a mosque a few blocks from the World Trade Center site. Hundreds demonstrated against a proposed mosque in a small town in Tennessee (pictured above). And some residents of Temecula, California, are opposing the local Muslim community's plan to build a bigger mosque, saying it could become a hotbed of radical Islam.

Anti-Mosque construction protests on the rise.

Should it be built or not. Discuss.

I think the one they proposed to build near the WTC should at least be relocated, just out of respect. But out of the same respect, no other church should be put there in it's place.

As far as the other locations, that's just sad. Freedom of religion my left foot.
Yes, they'll be super magnets for terrorism. Here's an example:

I don't have a problem with this being built. I understand why people are so upset, though. It's understandable, however, it's unfair to treat all Muslims as terrorist because of a few extremist did. You're right. Nothing should be built there.

I agree, it's not fair to label all Muslims as terrorists. The example I was quoting was an example of terrorism against Muslims. So, yes, in that case, it would bring terrorism...just not the kind they're thinking.

There's a mosque near my house that's falling victim of terrorism from our own "patriots". It's f***ed up, but some people are too blind to see beyond compassion. If anything, a memorial should be built near WTC.

That's the thing about terrorism. The terrorists don't see anything wrong with what they're doing.

I thought there already was a memorial at ground zero.

I think there is.

I could see why people wouldn't want a mosque built there, but a church? Christians didn't fly planes into those buildings.

Extremism is not owned by any religion or nationality, but fascist ideology.

The only reason I said that is that I can put myself in their shoes. Imagine, you're a peace loving Muslim (yes they do exist) and the government didn't allow you to build your mosque in a certain place just because of your faith, but then they turn right around and let some other religion (don't care which) in that exact spot . It's just like rubbing their face in it and would cause a lot of resentment.

I don't like the idea of the mosque being there. I don't care if they build a mosque, I just think it's highly inappropriate for it to be located there.

Maybe not, but islam owns the destruction of the WTC buildings and the 3000 deaths.

No, the individuals that conducted these actions on that day own their actions, but not the consequences. As a result, all Muslims are to suffer at the wrath of ignorant Americans.

Muslims are like some other races. As soon as there is enough of them here, they try to bend laws to favor them. The French are trying to ban burkas for obvious reasons. Mexicans that came here illegally want amnesty and all the benefits of citizenship. This B S has to stop somewhere.

Starting with your bulls***.