Michael Moore: If the 'Mosque' Isn't Built, This Is No Longer America

[deminks]

http://www.michaelmoore.com/words/mike-friends-blog/if-mosque-isnt-built-no-longer-america

I am opposed to the building of the "mosque" two blocks from Ground Zero.

I want it built on Ground Zero.

Why? Because I believe in an America that protects those who are the victims of hate and prejudice. I believe in an America that says you have the right to worship whatever God you have, wherever you want to worship. And I believe in an America that says to the world that we are a loving and generous people and if a bunch of murderers steal your religion from you and use it as their excuse to kill 3,000 souls, then I want to help you get your religion back. And I want to put it at the spot where it was stolen from you.

There's been so much that's been said about this manufactured controversy, I really don't want to waste any time on this day of remembrance talking about it. But I hate bigotry and I hate liars, and so in case you missed any of the truth that's been lost in this, let me point out a few facts:

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2. Guess who has helped the Muslims organize their plans for this community center? The JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER of Manhattan! Their rabbi has been advising them since the beginning. It's been a picture-perfect example of the kind of world we all want to live in. Peter Stuyvessant, New York's "founder," tried to expel the first Jews who arrived in Manhattan. Then the Dutch said, no, that's a bit much. So then Stuyvessant said ok, you can stay, but you cannot build a synagogue anywhere in Manhattan. Do your stupid Friday night thing at home. The first Jewish temple was not allowed to be built until 1730. Then there was a revolution, and the founding fathers said this country has to be secular -- no religious nuts or state religions. George Washington (inaugurated around the corner from Ground Zero) wanted to make a statement about this his very first year in office, and wrote this to American Jews:

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A very good rant from Michael this morning.

[Douglas Carpenter]

1. kick and recommend!!

[slackmaster]

2. I think the REASON or REASONS it was not built would be more important than the bare fact...

...of it not being built.

Real estate deals and construction projects fall through or get canceled all the time. It might be not built for reasons unrelated to the phony media-hyped controversy.

[chimpymustgo]

3. THe building MUST be built AT the planned site. My country 'tis of thee.

[Xenotime]

4. Agreed. People need to stop being so racist and give them what they want.

[red red red]

5. Damn if I don't think...

I will write in Michael Moore for President someday! He makes more sense sometimes than all the big heads put together. God Bless America!

[Renegades of Funk]

6. So glad I read this

In fact I'll be going into Manhattan today to march for Islamic Solidarity.

[asdjrocky]

7. Thanks Mike! nt

[Karenina]

8. Tell 'em about it, Michael!

:applause:

[Swamp Rat]

9. Just another nail in the coffin

[stray cat]

10. rant is right

[Marengo]

11. Love Mike, But...

I'd rather no sky person/people temple be built on ground zero.