Small group protests the building of a mosque in Temecula

[alp227]

Source: Los Angeles Times

A small group of protesters took over a patch of grass across from the Islamic Center of Temecula Valley on Friday for a vocal but relatively tame protest against a proposed mosque, though they were greatly outnumbered by supporters from area churches who were there to support the Islamic Center.

The rally was held during the Islamic Center's Friday prayers and, at the urging of organizers, a few protesters brought their dogs, which many Muslims would consider an insult.

"This is America. This is a Christian country, this is not a Muslim country," said Zorina Bennett, 50, of Temecula, one of about 20 who attended the anti-mosque rally. "They are known terrorists. Read the Koran. They are trained to kill people from the time they're in their youth."

Bennett took her dog Meadow to the protest, knowing that many Muslims believe that the saliva of dogs is impure.

Read more: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0731-mosque-protest-20100731,0,20718.story

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Guess what? According to Prop8TrialTracker.com, supporters of same-sex marriage have also outnumbered the anti-equality protesters at National Organization for Marriage rallies; the NOM is doing a summer national tour. So sensibility triumphs, I guess.

This morning on my local NPR station, I also heard that Temecula is proposing an anti-illegal immigration law a la Arizona SB1070. Muslim- and immigrant-bashing? Really something right there.

[Chulanowa]

1. Poor dog

Can't imagine what it must be like, living with a batshit meat-hole like this doofus.

[bliss_eternal]

2. Ummm....correction loser, bigot boy...

...or bigot woman (whatever the case may be) :shrug:
Clearly you know you are in the United States of America. What you don't know is this 'aint "Christian Country." They (the Christians) have merely taken over, of late. This country was founded on the belief of religious freedom. Like it or lump. But that's what the ancestors wanted when they came here....so buy a fuckin' clue or shut the fuck up!

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"This is America. This is a Christian country, this is not a Muslim country," said Zorina Bennett, 50, of Temecula, one of about 20 who attended the anti-mosque rally. "They are known terrorists. Read the Koran. They are trained to kill people from the time they're in their youth."

[aquart]

3. Well, that is pure crap.

[EFerrari]

4. Is this more shocking or more appalling?

Thank you, Republican party, for promoting ignorance and bigotry and racism in America. :sarcasm:

[bliss_eternal]

5. They're truly the gift that keeps on giving...

...:eyes: Losers.

[No Elephants]

6. I think most American Muslims are Republicans, too. Wonder if that will change?

[Tempest]

8. It changed from the 2000 election to the 2004 election

Muslims supported Bush in 2000, but not in 2004.

http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0817/p09s01-codc.html

[NYC Liberal]

7. "Jesus Camp" - 'nuf said. nt

[YvonneCa]

9. In the interest of hope...

...people here should know there is a growing OFA group in Temecula, too. It's amazing what the media focus on.

[Joanne98]

10. Looks like the Christian right has a new issue. Maybe the abortion clinics will get a break now.

[Parche]

11. we are NOT a krishtun country

:grr::grr::grr:

there are many beliefs and religions.....:hi:

[PSPS]

12. "small group" -- No nutty group is too small for the MSM to lavish coverage on it.

[davidinalameda]

13. what does people protesting a mosque have to do with gay marriage

or are you attempting, poorly I might add, to link poor attendance at these protests?

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

14. Two instances of right-wing protests being outnumbered.

What's wrong with mentioning that?

[davidinalameda]

16. you can mention it until you're blue in the face

still doesn't make it related

don't you have someone else to stalk

[Trajan]

15. Wasnt Temecula the home of Tom Metzger ?

The old resident escape Nazi .... I think he passed on some years ago ....