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By Joe Towalski
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Wednesday, 25 August 2010 |
The debate over whether or not to allow the construction of a mosque and Islamic cultural center near ground zero in New York has ignited heated discussion in recent weeks among a steady stream of politicians, talk show hosts and demonstrators both for and against the proposal.
 Editorial
Joe Towalski
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Supporters of the project cite the American principle of religious liberty as an important reason to allow the project to move ahead. Opponents, however, while noting they support religious freedoms, question the appropriateness of building an Islamic worship site in the vicinity where Americans were killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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