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Tuesday, August 17, 2010

The New Buzz Over the Islamic Center This Weekend

Since President Obama has chimed in on the supposed controversy, papers and news outlets were buzzing anew today with opinion and commentary. Most of the discussion has shifted to what the president's role should be in the controversy and its political ramification. Here is some of what I found. The following links are compiled from Saturday, August 14 through Tuesday, August 17, 2010.

The New York Times
Op-Ed Columnist: Islam and the Two Americas







Two Americas, one based on religious liberty and the other on cultural assimilation, are in tension again in the debate over a mosque near ground zero.

For many, the issue of the Islamic cultural center near ground zero has become personal. This hasn't helped with the "dialogue" the project was supposed to start.

Senator Harry Reid of Nevada said those who plan to erect an Islamic center near ground zero should look elsewhere.

President Obama’s attempt to reframe comments about a community center in New York City had him plunging into a debate about Islam and American identity.

Leading Republicans reacted negatively to President Obama’s statements in favor of a Muslim community center in Lower Manhattan.

The debate over the Islamic center and mosque near ground zero continued, unabated, with volleys from Charles Krauthammer and President Obama.

Editorial: The Constitution and the Mosque
President Obama needs to push back even harder against the voices of intolerance regarding the building of a mosque in Lower Manhattan.

Sufis, our allies within Islam, may be alienated by the mosque fight.



The Huffington Post

Bloomberg: 'Sad Day For America' If Ground Zero Mosque Plan Is Killed



AP | Posted 08.16.2010 | New York



NEW YORK — New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says it would be "a sad day for America" if opponents successfully kill plans for a mosque proposed ...

Analysis on "Morning Joe"












Bill O'Reilly


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