I am not going to comment on the issue as I believe political discussions amoungst friends usually end up with flared tempers, distgusting outburts, and a few falling outs, HOWEVER I am glad you are all keeping yourselves somewhat level headed in this thread.

For the record: The area they are considering building the Mosque is actually 2 blocks away from the actual Ground Zero site, not on the site itself.
Old news article about location and first committee to approve site.

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