First I believe it is important to point out that this type of rhetoric promoting animosity and dislike, even hatred of a particular group based on their religious or ethnic backgrounds is akin to the hatred and bigotry promoted by the third reich. The Nazi party made people to believe that communists and Jews were horrible people who would do terrible things to unsuspecting citizens, and were ultimately responsible for most of the problems in the nation at the time. I fail to see how this outcry against Muslims in America today is much different.
Second, this group of radical bigots marching in New York are protesting something that does not exist. Myself, believing that knowledge is power, not knowing anything about this, had to go do some research. It is important to point out that the site of Ground Zero is owned by the New York and New Jersey Port Authority. The same quasi-state run organization that owns and operates many of the bridges in and around New York and New Jersey, and the three major airports in New York and New Jersey; LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark Liberty. Now, I call this a quasi-state run entity because it is just that, the governors of each state appoint a number of board members to oversee and run the organization, since they are not elected officials, and not all of their proceeds come from state funds, it is not entirely a state run organization.
With some basic background facts out of the way, to the real meat of this ludicrous discussion. The Port Authority has a plan, set into place, that they are moving forward on to rebuild at Ground Zero. In none of these plans that are present, or any of the previous plans that were considered was there ever an idea of a Mosque, or any other place of worship for any faith. Don't believe me? Look it up, the Port Authority has an easy to access and easy to use website that spells all of this out, and just in case any of you are web-surfing novices, I will include a web address at the end of this message.
So, why were there no major networks present to cover this protest against something that does not exist? Because anyone who will take five minutes to research the facts surrounding this "controversy" will find that these peoples' arguments are baseless, ignorant, and hateful. You can come to your own conclusions as to why certain groups and certain people harbor these feelings, like anything else if you take the time to discover the facts you will clearly see what is happening.
I hope that this information is helpful to all of you, and I hope that you will not promote this hatred and bigotry that I fear may ruin our country. I will say that the great thing about America is that everyone, Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists all have the right to worship the way they see fit for themselves and their faith, and I am proud that in America you even have the right to be free from religion if that fits your convictions. I also am proud that I live in a country where people from different faiths and backgrounds can speak out freely because of their convictions. I will even defend the right of these misinformed bigots to stand up against whatever false threats they conjure up next. But I will also exercise my rights to speak out against them, and point out their bigotry, their hatred, and their lies. John Stuart Mill, a British philosopher who greatly influenced many American ideals of freedom argued for freedom of speech with the idea of the free marketplace of ideas; the truth and the best ideas would rise to the top, and be accepted by society if all ideas were allowed to be brought to the table, and citizens took it upon themselves to be informed. I think that his vision can be right, but another famous leader, Adolph Hitler once said that if a lie is repeated enough times, with enough conviction it inherently becomes truth. Please stand up with me to ensure that Mill's vision of freedom and truth comes to be, and not Hitler's vision of "truth".
Peace,
Sean
http://www.panynj.gov/wtcprogress/wtc-site-plan.html
Censored Protest at Ground Zero
Americans Stand Up Against Radical Islam in New York
On Sunday, June 6th, a multi-ethnic, multi-racial coalition of Americans opposed to Islamic violence and intolerance rallied at the site of the World Trade Center in New York City .
9/11 families were joined by immigrants from India, Russia, Egypt, Israel, Africa, Iran and Europe to show opposition to the construction of a mega-mosque at Ground Zero. Others flew in from overseas to speak or just to share their particular ethnic communities’ experiences at the hands of Muslims.
These are parents and spouses of firefighters killed on 9/11. The rally took place just a minute’s walk from Ladder 10 Firehouse, where their loved ones were stationed for duty that terrible day. Ladder 10 lost seven firefighters.
Crowd estimates ranged from 5,000 (NYPD) to 10,000. The crowd overflowed the police barrier enclosures that ran the full length of two city blocks. This photo shows the enclosure in front of the stage at the intersection of Liberty and Church Streets. The second enclosure ran the length of the next block and can be seen on the other side of the traffic lights.
Thousands of additional participants filled the treed area of Zuccotti Park .
Robert Spencer and Pamela Geller are the founders of STOP ISLAMIZATION OF AMERICA, which sponsored the rally. Ms. Geller is a citizen journalist and blogger who runs the human rights web site Atlas Shrugs. Mr. Spencer is the author of several books on Islam and head of the influential web site Jihad watch. Pamela Geller:
“Ground Zero is a war memorial, Ground Zero is a burial ground. We are asking for sensitivity…It is unconscionable to build a shrine to the very ideology that inspired the jihadist attacks at Ground Zero, right there. We are asking the imam Rauf and Daisy Khan to be sensitive. For mutual respect and mutual understanding that is demanded of us every day.
There’s a hair-trigger sensitivity in the Muslim world, you can’t run the cartoons, you can’t say Mohammed, this is offensive. This is an offensive mosque. To build a shrine, an Islamic flag of conquest on the sacred ground the cherished site, of a conquered land. This is historic, this is Islamic history. It’s what they do. The St. Sofia in Turkey , the al-Quds, at the holiest Jewish site in Israel . Not here. This is where we take a stand. We must take a stand. We must say no.”
I do not believe that the landmarks commission controlled by Mayor Bloomberg, is going to stop this mosque. It’s not going to happen. Here’s Omar Muhamedi, on his human rights council, a CAIR lawyer, who sued the airlines and the Jane and John Does that saw something and said something on those airplanes, if you remember. That’s who’s on his human rights commission. It ain’t gonna happen with Bloomberg. We have to make it happen. You have to get involved.” ( Pamela Geller)
Police enclosure on left, with crowd flowing out of park on right. The new Tower 7 and World Trade Center site are in the background. The green tent, center, is located immediately behind the stage.
Port Authority and NYPD officers kept watch over the rally and were well aware of the need for heightened security at this event. One of their own Port Authority officers, WTC Sergeant Alan T. De Vona was on duty at the World Trade Center on 9/11, 2001, and was one of the first to help victims of the terrorist attack. He spoke these words to the SIOA rally:
“It’s almost nine years. I’m hoping that America is watching. I’m hoping that America is remembering. Because, make no mistake. September 11 was an act of war. And thank the military that has lost almost 5,000 troops from that day, defending us. I don’t know what to say to jar America ’s memory. I want America to remember.
Port Authority Police and FDNY firefighters are seen here gathered beneath this banner.
The issues at stake will certainly affect the heart of American freedom, democracy, cultural values and tolerance. America is a tolerant country that allows for the free worship of all its citizens. But our tolerance has limits. Do we have to tolerate intolerant Islamic ideology and Muslims who preach intolerant Islam?”
Hindu human rights activists Narain Kataria, Prasad Yalamanchi and unidentified friend came from Mississippi and Chicago with banners and flyers highlighting the radical statements of imam Rauf and his jihadist roots.
Stephen Dyer and Gary Jules journalism students at York College, with Pamela Geller. Not one major network sent a satellite truck or camera crew to this event. Without bloggers this newsworthy event would have remained unknown to the public and history.
Pamela Geller is greeted by Hindu human rights activists Prasad Yalamanchi and Narain Kataria.
Bhupinder Singh Bhurji, Pamela Geller, and Robert Spencer. Singh Bhurji is the president of the NAMDHARI SIKH FOUNDATION. The foundation is a member of the Human Rights Coalition Against Radical Islam (HRCARI). HRCARI is a coalition of Hindus, Sikhs, Christians from Sudan, Egypt and Iraq, moderate Muslims and Jews — who are victims and targets of radical Islam around the globe. He said, at another rally:
“Radical Islamists are killing people in India , trying to dominate that nation. And here too they come with violence against “infidels.” We are “infidels united,” standing together, brown, black and white, against this epoch’s fascist movement. Radical Islam wants to dominate entire world. They want everyone to surrender. Islam radical or otherwise. They want to put the Islamic flag on White House.”
Because of Islamic terrorism, America and the world have seen massive new security measures become a way of life. Anyone openly critical of Islam, or terrorist ideology, must surround themselves with security, or live in hiding. Those courageous enough to confront Islamism are criticized by the cowards and appeasers of the left who seek safety by supporting the enemy. Moderate Muslims were silent when Theo van Gogh was brutally murdered in Amsterdam , just as moderate Muslims in the United States are generally reluctant to speak out against violent Islam. Moderate Muslims also face great danger in speaking out.
Geller and Spencer will press on despite the danger. They hope to inspire Americans to stand up and say enough of political correctness and work to stem the galloping islamization of America and Europe .
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