Far from Ground Zero, other plans for mosques run into vehement opposition

[teko]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/22/AR2010082202895.html?wpisrc=nl_headline


MURFREESBORO, TENN. -- For more than 30 years, the Muslim community in this Nashville suburb has worshipped quietly in a variety of makeshift spaces -- a one-bedroom apartment, an office behind a Lube Express -- attracting little notice even after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

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Nowhere near Ground Zero, but no more welcome
But when the community's leaders proposed a 52,900-square-foot Islamic center with a school and a swimming pool this year, the vehement backlash from their neighbors caught them by surprise. Opponents crowded county meetings and held a noisy protest in the town square that drew hundreds, some carrying signs such as "Keep Tennessee Terror Free."


Here we go! And notbody? nobody saw this coming? Somebody better start some damage control NOW!

[adgal]

Also very well put.  You express yourself so well.  And I agree...there is nothing good to come of this.  I wish people would just sit down with each other and talk...ask questions.  And not condemn individuals unless they have actually been found guilty of a crime.  I cannot imagine being convicted of something simply for my religious beliefs and/or my race.  What a frightening way to live.

[teko]

And on that note I would only add, that we old folks need to pass the gauntlet to the younger generation, as it is they who will mold the world to come and it is they and their children that will ultimately pay for the mistakes of their elders. We need to get out of government the old career people and get some new fresh blood in there. Alot of the politics as usual that is forming this country is coming from people who have spent the majority of their adult lives in there and this is what makes all about politics instead of what is right for the masses. As with this instance of the mosque, it is more about leverage to win than it is anything because these tactics are the only thing that will work. I agree with adgal when she says it is a beautiful plan, but is it just and moral and the right thing to do? When and if they get their power back, the rest of us are left with dealing with the fallout. Nothing good and just can come of this imo.

[flmagi]

Pajamas Media is a extremely right-winged media group. So along with FOX news, it can't be considered true to the facts and is probably twisted to fit their agenda, .... really isn't worth reading.

Ashelen,  It's great to hear an open mind speak out.

[teko]

You should never be afraid to voice your opinion, and actually your most made great sense to me. I agree with Adgal that this is a sign of hope for our future. It seems that the predjudices seem to lie with the older generations so yes, that way of looking at the world is refreshing.

[adgal]

You know, in rereading Ashlens post, I think she makes a very important point.  Her generation (again the 20 somethings) do have a very different attitude and perspective on things like race, religion, etc.  Where we claim tolerance and understanding, they really live it (if that makes any sense).  They have been brought up in a multi cultural world where none of that matters....thank God for that!!

[adgal]

Beautifully said girl!  And you should never worry about voicing your opinion.  Your generation is the future and I am grateful most of our 20 somethings here in Canada are like minded to your way of thinking. It gives me great hope!!!!