If the proposed Islamic center was being put up by Alqaida or if it were to be controlled by terrorists or Islamist radicals either excusing or celebrating 9/11, then the hurt, the pain and the anger of those who oppose the project could be understood. But this is not the case.
The promoters of the Center are no terrorists or radicals.
The FBI called upon Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, who will be the Imam leading the Muslim prayers at the Center, to reach out to Muslims after the terrorist attacks, and the US government recently sent him on a world tour to explain that the US is NOT anti-Islam or anti-Muslims but only anti-terrorism and anti-terrorists.
Prominent rabbis spoke in favor of the cleric and his wife Daisy Khan, who has been associated with the National September 11 Memorial and Museum, which also lent its public support.
Well known leaders and organizations know Imam Feisal has served Lower Manhattan for a long time and that he has been a positive force in this city and country.
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