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So a mosque is planned<\/a> near ground zero. What do I think? I\u2019m glad you asked. My answer depends on who\u2019s asking.<\/p>\n

If a Muslim asked<\/strong>, I\u2019d say, \u201cWhy are you planning on doing this near the site where America\u2019s greatest mainland catastrophe occurred at the hands of your religion\u2019s worst fanaticism? If you\u2019re trying to build bridges with the American people, this is an absurd strategy. It feels a bit, \u2018in your face\u2019, like running up the score when you\u2019re already winning. Bad form.\u201d<\/p>\n

If a conservative<\/strong> asked<\/strong>, I\u2019d say, \u201cThink twice before you oppose this. In fact, think three times: Thought #1: What if this were a church building instead of a mosque, and the government was being encouraged by it\u2019s constituency to forbid on the basis of mistrust (they \u2018eat flesh and drink blood\u2019!). Thought #2: Do you like your freedom of religion? Thought #3: Or do you only like freedom of religion if it applies to your<\/em> religion?<\/p>\n

If a Obama<\/strong> asked<\/strong>, I\u2019d say, \u201cWhat is your vision for pluralism in America? If you think that the immigration issues related to Mexico are a big deal, take a look at what Europe\u2019s facing<\/a> across the pond. It makes our issues look like a squabble between neighbors over a broken lawnmower by comparison. You need to cast a vision for cultural assimilation that honors incoming folks and our cultural roots and heritage which, in spite of the secularists desire to declare otherwise, is distinctly Judeo Christian<\/a>. So far, your lack of vision on immigration issues leaves some of us worried that, in the absence of plan, the loudest voices will prevail.<\/p>\n

If you asked me what I think, I\u2019d give you my answer, but first I\u2019d say\u2026what do you<\/em> think? \u00a0I welcome your thoughts.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"