A Case for Opposing Koran Burning and the Mosque Near Ground Zero

The planned community center, which is designed to be 13 stories tall, is meant to serve the entire community. That any person would immediately think that a Mosque near ground zero is disrespectful speaks volumes about how out-of-touch we are as a nation. If anyone feels that an Islamic community center, planned to be contsructed in an abandoned building near the site of a terrible attack, is wrong, that means that those people are equating Islam with terrorism, plain and simple. Islam is no easier thought of as a way to take faith too far than any incarnation of Christianity could be. I could just as easily equate Christianity with terrorism, and it would be easier to do: The Bible tells believers to spread the word and recruit followers. Not only that, but how many people actually say that they follow the word of God, or what is printed in the Bible, yet angrily try to convince people that no other perspective could be correct. Not very Jesus-esque. On the flipside, the Quran says that to find a home in the Islamic faith, one must do so on their own, and if they choose not to, their decision must be respected. No pressure, just information. While of course the assumption that anyone who doesn't find truth in Islam is considered an "infidel" which is an English word anyway and not exactly correct, the Bible warns of non-believers going straight to hell, and being more susceptible to "the works of the devil." All-in-all, I'm more and more convinced that false moderate claims such as the ones here by Columnist Erbe, are truly just racism in disguise. Let's be honest about thinking that Islam is a terroristic religion, and stop trying to hide behind the 9/11 pain. If anyone is to blame for hatred around the world, we must include in the blame game the United States and our allies who believe we are better than everyone else. I love my country, but I don't have to love our working policies, nor do I have to love my fellow Americans who can't move past their own internal hatred and fear of the "other" in today's world. What I can do, is say that I hope we collectively come to our senses, and leave our filthy anger behind us.

COM ON AMERICA THIS IS 9 11 YOU HAVE YOUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS ALL OVER THE WORLD TRYING TO HELP PEOPLE THAT ARE MURDERING THEM EVEYDAY.STEP UP AND BE COUNTED.VOTE OUT THE POLITICIANS THAT ARE NOT DOING THEIR JOBS!IT DOES'NT MATTER WHAT SOCALLED PARTY YOU BELONG TO.FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT TO BE HEARD!TALK TO YOUR FAMILY FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS SCREAM IT FROM THE MOUNTAIN TOPS.POLITICIANS ARE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR FAILURES.WE AS WORKING AMERICANS ARE ACCOUNTABLE FOR OUR FAILURES.CORPORATIONS GOT RICH HERE YET THEY SEND OUR JOBS TO COUNTRIES THAT COULD CARE LESS OUR COUNTRY IS GOING UNDER ASLONG AS THEIR WALLETS ARE FAT.BOYCOTT THE PRODUCTS THEY SELL .THIS IS NOT PROTECTIONISM,AS THE WHITE HOUSE REFUSES TO BELEIVE.THIS IS SURVIVAL! FOR "AMERICANS"

We don't want US civilians to intentionally damage or destroy Qurans, while the military does just that when they blow up Quran holding terrorists. Will the military now warn terrorists before we blow them up, so they can protect their Quran from harm before the attack?

letting the muslim terrorists win: 1) cancelling a free speech act of burning korans. 2) not moving downtown mosque because of threats of violence. Islam must be declared "not a religion", and be unprotected under freedom of religion rights. Mohammedism, Islam, Muslim, call it what you will, is not a religion, but nothing but a violent movement. is this ok, mr. comment moderation editor?

The translations of the Koran are considered as scriptural aids and paraphrases. The burning of the translated items should not be considered as burning of the Koran. (Unless someone is looking for an excuse to murder others). Even then the injunction to "Hate your enemy mildly: he may become your friend one day" should be followed, though those looking for an excuse will ignore this.

An interfaith center is a good idea. Part of the problem with a Mosque is that they have been used as a place to stash weapons and because we trust that they are a Church we don't believe in sending in troops to search them. Our trust has been betrayed many times. I would trust that the Muslims living in our Country would not be involved in terrorism but there have been exceptions. I am a little less trusting then I once was.

As a citizen, I believe that members of flea-circus sized flock have the same right to freedom of speech and religion as anyone else in this country.

I hardly believe it: common sense (read, "You agree with me. LOL") from a Politics Daily writer... what's the world coming to?