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Imam says NYC mosque site is not 'hallowed ground' | General Headlines | Comcast.net (http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-general/20100913/US.NYC.Mosque.Imam/ - broken link)
'If anything, Rauf only deepened the questions around the project's future, telling an audience at the Council on Foreign Relations think tank that he was "exploring all options" — but declining to specify them — while also arguing that a high-profile site is necessary to get across his message of moderate Islam.
While opponents of the project see it as insulting the memories of the thousands killed by Muslim extremists in the 2001 terrorist attacks, Rauf said he doesn't see the spot as sacred memorial space.
"It's absolutely disingenuous, as many have said, that that block is hallowed ground," Rauf said, noting the nearby exotic dance and betting businesses. "So let's clarify that misperception."'
Lets drop landing gear into his Mosque in Westbury NY and see how he feels about it. Then we'll see how "moderate" he is.
What a shrewd ploy. Drum up a whole bunch of controversy such that there would be someone who would offer way more than what the property is worth to prevent the controversy from happening. Triple kudos to Imam Rauf on his creativity.
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