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Originally Posted by finnbow
I'm of mixed mind on this. I would have preferred that this whole incident did not occur. That said, the rationale cited in the article for urging the Imam to rescind the "mosque" siting decision (i.e., outrage expressed by large segments of the American population) is a bit problematic. It seems that a right-wing blogger is assisted by Murdoch (NYPost and Fox News) in manufacturing this outrage.
If we as a nation allow the wingnut blogosphere and Murdoch to set public policy by manufacturing outrage, we're in a world of hurt. Murdoch and Fox are a much greater threat to America than this Imam and his cultural center.
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I find it ironic that the only people I know that listen to these folks are Democrats, who then are outraged
The port, our reaction to it. How can we bring these folks into the realm of civilized nations if we won't share it with them?
Pete