George’s Must-Reads: Should Obama Have Stayed Out of the Ground Zero Mosque Controversy?

I agree with them, glad the messiah/annoited one/god on earth (lol) & whatever u call him, persuaded himself to be involved! It means the ones who voted for him, if not by now, will really see his sociallist agenda become clearer & ur rights become less evident! In Nov those who were/are blind should do what’s right & correct the wrong done to the USA & our individual rights. Come on America….Just Do It !!!!!

I have difficulty verbalizing how sick and tired I have become of this whole thing. So now we refer to the Constitution only when it benefits us? We have the right in this country to religious freedom. The mosque will not be on ground zero!!!! It will be two New York City blocks away!! You have got to be kidding me!. If the Muslims are not permitted to have the mosque there, my question then becomes where does it end!! Who is next…..Christians, Catholics, Jews, Prostestants…..??? Hasn’t this country had enough bigotry?? Contrary to popular belief, all Muslims are not terrorists, any more than all Catholic Priests are child molesters, all Southern Baptists are cut from the same mold as Jim Baker….STOP! JUST STOP THIS MADNESS!! President Obama could have weighed in on either side of this issue and there would still be an uproar. All the President has to do is simply open his mouth and the good ole boys are right there waiting to pounce. Have we conveniently forgotten the absolute mess that George W. Bush made of this country, while his fellow Republicans simply sat there. Have we forgotten that George W. is the cause of the mess we are in today? It took him 8 years to make this mess and President Obama is expected to straigten it all out in less time. My question is where were you all when the mess making was going down?? The total lack of respect for this President is appalling!!!!! I believe in my heart and soul that this blatant disrespect simply stems from the fact that he is black. This is 2010 and this covert racism saddens me.

What is wrong with you people(Americans)? We all probably agree, that this is the best country in the world. Then act like it! What makes it the best, is our diversity, our right to different religions, our right to a trial, etc. If you think we should not permit a Mosque to be built, then you would agree with the following…Due to the Catholic church’s incident of the molestation of children, Catholic churches can no longer be built within 1 mile of schools. We didn’t even bring criminal charges against sexual child abuse. Obama is correct…Freedom to practice ANY religion is our right! Restricting that right is NOT ‘The American Way’

Should the press stop making it a full time career to try to further GOP election year bogus talking points? Yes!

REPUBLICANS GOT NO OTHER ISSUES, SO THEY WILL HAVE TO GO WITH THIS ONE.

After just reading some of the other comments I see why our country is the way it is today. Where are American morals??????? I’m sick to death of the race card being played!! Get over it!! The more I see and hear the more I believe that blacks are more raciest then the rest of the Americans. President Obama made it a national issue when he presented his opinion by the media – he wasn’t in private session and discussing it and the media got a hold of it – Obama did it before the media himself. Also, to continue to blame the state of our country on the previous presidents — give me a break – it’s been almost 2 years!!!! When is anyone going to take responsibility for their actions TODAY!! Back to the original subject – This country was founded on freedom of religion but we are also a country of compassion and unity. No one is saying they can’t build their building – they are just asking that it not be built 2 blocks from where thousands of our FELLOW AMERICANS were MURDERED by their fellow countrymen. Have some integrity people!! Think – why would Muslims want to build so close to that area anyways — to rub it in that they can? I believe that we are a joke to all other countries — we are so worried about stepping on peoples’ “constitutional rights”! what about the majorities’ rights???? Why does one out way the many?? Move the building!!!! Build out side the city! It’s a slap in the face to New Yorkers and to all AMERICANS!

Should Obama Have Stayed Out of the Ground Zero Mosque Controversy?
YES! …but now that he is in it, he must ride the wave or washout (however you view it.) This event should have just been a local matter. It was indeed being handled. Now, you have people just being backed into corners.
I doubt it will be a campaign issue though. Republicans have alienated Blacks (never really had them anyway), Latino, now Muslims…. Only people left are the Indians.. (Never mind)… Only people left are the Asians! No problem though… they still have time.

The Republicans and right wingers amaze me. They would have us rewrite the Constitution to be self serving when they feel their sensibilities are being invaded. Here we have a President who reminds us just what the Constitution and the designers of that great document meant and intended for the wording of the first amendment to accomplish. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Now, they want the Government to step in and virtually trample all over the Constitution in order to satisfy their damaged sensibilities. I hail the courage of this President to step up to the plate beside James Madison and all other framers of the Constitution and the principles upon which it was written.

This is all nonsense. THe president takes an oath to uphold the Constitution and that’s what he’s doing. He made clear that there is no legitimate reason why a mosque should not be build a few blocks away from Ground Zero, regardless of the wisdomm of doing so. Muslims have been worshipping there for a long time; why is is such a big deal if they want to build a mosque there instead of continuing to worship in an existing building?
I also learned something last night I didn’t know: there is a mosue/place of Muslim worship in the Pentagon and no one has objected to that that I know of. What is the difference in these two situations?
Basically, this property in question is on private ladn and the government has no legal reason to keep it from being built; that IS the Constitution and there is no good or legal reason that I can see for not allwoing it to be built. The only legitimate concern here is that possibly one of the imams has made statements about 9/11 which angered a lot of people but that is not a good enough reason to deny the building. Only if there is eviodence that the place of worship is somehow involved in terrorist activity would there be any concerns which should eb addressed.

this issue is not owned by republicans! you liberals are unreal–this is not a “republican” issue–over 60% of Americans do not approve of this mosque being built at this site!they are not all republicans…Obama should have stayed out of it–just like the “beer summit”…we need a leader , not an America -hater as President…

“….The President just showed again that he cares much more for the Muslims than he does for the American citizen.”
BINGO!!! Let’s call it what it is!!! O-kay to the poster above (who is only amplifying what many feel), Muslims cannot be American citizens????

Using a bit of common sense reasoning I ask, if the mosque were truly a bridge for peace effort wouldn’t the plan be shifted when the location was perceived as “in our face”?
A bridge for peace effort would not be designed as a test of religious liberty.
“In your face” is not an attempt for reconciliation and would never achieve anything but conflict and controversy.

This Minnesota citizen is not happy with Congressman Ellison’s comments with you this morning. It is obvious why most Americans are offended by the current issues regarding Ground Zero. Keith Ellison needs to tune in to the people he represents.

When the “mainstream” Muslims in America start denouncing the terrorist acts of the “radical” Muslims, then, and only then, will any “bridges” be possible. For all you loony libs that are wrapping yourselves in this phoney “oh-so-tolerant-muslims-are-the-victims” blankets of BS, ask yourself this: Of whom are these muslims victims? The honest answer is that they are victims of the radical muslims, and they should try separating themselves from that group. Are you willing to accept Sharia as part of OUR laws? That’s what this cleric is asking for. Think it’s impossible? Just google “Muslim Man rapes wife, judge sees it as his right”. This happened where? New Jersey. Are you libs gonna defend spousal rape? And actually, this muslim couple was divorced, and she had a protection order against him. But the judge says under the muslim faith, she is still his wife, and she MUST SUBMIT TO HIM. Including allowing him to rape her as she cried. I don’t want that in anywhere, much less MY country. Maybe some of you whiney libs should look to the present to see what you may be putting into OUR future……Is you need to disagree with the right so strong that you will allow religous laws to supersede Constitutional laws and common sense??? You may disagree with me, but stories of muslim men OWNING their women abound………and you call yourselves ‘progressives’. Progressing right back to the days of slavery, only this time, it’s women who are the slaves……..and maybe that’s okay with you.

Obama has not yet learned to refrain from commenting on issues like this. It does no good whatsoever. Plus, I don’t think it’s appropriate. I put this controversy on the same footing as discussions over what should be located near concentration camps. Ground Zero is hallowed ground and should be honored as such.

ncpilot10, you make a good point. And where is the liberal’s tolerance for a Christian’s manger scene at Christmas time?? Or even just a Christmas tree?

WELL, LEAVE “RELIGON” OUT OF “POLITICS” AND THE “GOVERMENT” AS WELL AS THE “WORK PLACE” AND THE “OFFICE”

People who love or hate President Obama may or may not vote in the Congressional elections. Does anyone truly believe that–with all other major issues out there–voters are going to base their choice on a congressional race this November on what the President said back in August?

@hughjanus…..you obviously do not understand Jane’s point. She was not talking about YOU or YOUR house, nor me nor MY house. She’s talking about the times (every Christmas season) that some liberal gets her feelings hurt by the fact that there is a Christmas Tree or other Symbol that has the dreaded “Christ-word” in it and complains to their local chapter of the ACLU. Then in the typical spirt of liberal tolerance (which means “do it our way, or no way”), the Christmas scene is removed. Liberal tolerance…now THERE’s an oxymoron for you. The liberals would totally ban Christmas if they could, and promote Halloween. Halloween is the perfect holiday for liberals….you get to go knock on the doors of people you don’t even know, and demand that they give you some kind of treat. Much like obama is doing with his agenda.

Jane, The president is saying the consitution protects their right to build the mosque. He spoke staight forward and accurately. If you want the constitution to change to say only thiose religions blessed by the immoral majority can be built in NYC then start the amendment process and see how far you get.

…”In the meantime, some candidates aren’t waiting to express their hesitation with the president’s comments. DEMOCRAT Jeff Greene, for example, is vying for the Democratic nomination to run for the U.S. Senate seat from Florida. He has said that he disagrees with the president. (this guy is not conservative in the least). He said, “President Obama has this all wrong and I strongly oppose HIS SUPPORT (Emphasis on “his support”) for building a mosque near Ground Zero.” Greene continued, “Freedom of religion might provide the right to build the mosque in the shadow of Ground Zero, but common sense and respect for those who lost their lives and loved ones gives sensible reason to build the mosque someplace else. President Obama had the chance to show leadership by calling on the mosque’s supporters to find a more appropriate location.” These are the words from a DEMOCRATIC candidate. See? It’s not only the conservatives that have issues with obama’s statement……oh, of course you can’t see that. Why am I even trying?

Constitution
You are flat out wrong when you attribute the criticism of Oblamea to his skin color. He has proven to be inept and divisive because of his policies and his lack of leadership. It has nothing to do with race for most people.

To Bob S: there is a mosque in the plans, not just a prayer room.
To Kieth: There are plenty of mosques in NYC and plenty of Muslims. There is even a mosque within a short distance of this that was there on 9/11. This one is a slap in the face with ties to an Iman that is clearly not moderate like this administration says. He is traveling on our money to raise funds for this project with the blessings of this administration. There will be plenty of Muslims, perhaps some of those that danced in the street on 9/11, who will see this as a symbol of their triumph.

Of course he should have waded into the discussion and what he said was correct. They can build it if they want to. But he should have also said we know that the building of this Mosque is purely a slap in the face to not only to those who lost loved ones but to Americans in general.

Hmmmmmmmmm isn’t weird how Peter King, had to bring the Holocaust as an example…how convenient….It’s a shame, how the people against this mosque building, are taking it so far as to forget that the people they keep referring to are not only Muslims, but they are American Muslims, some from Arab decent and some from American roots. Whatever happened to the America that didn’t know what religion a person was, because everyone was treated and looked at equally, no matter what God they worshiped. Did you all forget that more than 5000 Muslims used to pray daily in the towers, and that many of them died in the attacks? Or were did they somehow survive in a miraculous way????!!!! Seriously people, live and let live. It seems that Islam became a nationality of some sort, and not a religion….So, if a CHURCH WAS TO BE BUILT IN OKLAHOMA IN THE SAME PLACE OR BLOCKS AWAY FROM WHERE TIMOTHY MCVEIGH BLEW UP THAT BUILDING, WOULD THIS CONTROVERSY BE TAKING PLACE???!!!! OR HOW ABOUT THAT PILOT THAT FLEW HIS PLANE INTO THE IRS BUILDING IN AUSTIN, TX BECAUSE HE HAD A PROBLEM WITH HIS TAXES???? WHEN A CHRISTIAN OR JEW PREFORM SUCH A HORRIFIC ACT, HE’S FOUND AS TEMPORARILY INSANE OR ANY OTHER EXCUSE IS MADE FOR HIM, BUT WHEN A MUSLIM WANTS TO BUILD A MOSQUE HE IS INSENSITIVE, RUDE AND UNCARING NOT TO MENTION A TERRORIST….I’M A MUSLIM AMERICAN AND I’M HURT BY THE PEOPLE OF THIS BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY WHOM ARE FIGHTING WITH ALL THEIR MIGHT TO DENY THE FREEDOM OF WORSHIP, THE FREEDOM OF EVERYTHING THAT WE ARE FIGHTING OTHER COUNTRIES AND PEOPLE FOR….HOW IRONIC…

Edward and Jamie,
Once again the idea is that only the victims, some of which are Christians, need to be forgiving and sensitive. Something should be expected from the Muslims. It matters way to much to them to build it right there and there are questions about the leaders and where the money is coming from. If built, it will turn out badly when things come to light.

We the people know the Constitutitution
and President Obama put it well -we are
free to build on private property if app
roved by the local city ordinances if it
is OK with the Mayor why Republicans are
angry with pres.Obama? after all we have
in America Mosque’s and Muslims Temples
and they have not been closed by the Gov
erment,and our war Pres.Bush said was no
with Islam but with Alkeida & Terrorists
I Want Republicans to explain the Consti
tution to the SCJ.And for their lack of of knowledge the people should not vote
for them on this coming Nov.Elections

if we deny one relgion to build then sooner or later all relgions will be banned to build. what ever happened to our free right to worship as we please? the republicans always seem to find something to cause problems and unrest…maybe they are really the new nazi party undercover of the republican party. the constitution should always be at the top of the list when considing decisions such as this.