Kennesaw GA Says No To Mosque (middle east, Israel, September 11, military)

[JIMANDTHOM]

Originally Posted by BentBow

Separation of church and state.
No separation of church and people. A vote was taken by the people.

The state didn't refuse it. The people did.

Your analogy won't fly in court!

[desertdetroiter]

Fine, but they just made the problem much worse.

But whatever. It's Georgia...you've gotta expect a certain degree of ignorance.

[rosie_hair]

Originally Posted by BentBow

Separation of church and state.
No separation of church and people. A vote was taken by the people.

The state didn't refuse it. The people did.

Look up selective incorporation. Did you stay awake during constitution class?

[aus10]

Originally Posted by desertdetroiter

But whatever. It's Georgia...you've gotta expect a certain degree of ignorance.

Yea... but we've got impeccable manners and hospitality. Bless your heart.......

[whogo]

Sounds grossly unconstitutional to me.

[wehotex]

Originally Posted by juneaubound

Muslims wanted to set up a mosque in a store front in Kennesaw GA. Citizens said no and so did the city council:

Mosque proposal rejected by Kennesaw, Georgia city council - Washington Times

Good for them. Cities have the right to deny permits to religious institutions.

[MIKEETC]

Originally Posted by BentBow

Separation of church and state.
No separation of church and people. A vote was taken by the people.

The state didn't refuse it. The people did.

The State is the government (on all levels). The City Council, which is the leadership of a local government entity, voted against the applicant without discussion which makes me believe they arrived at their decision prior to the public hearing. Based on the article, as limited as it is, they didn't provide a legal basis for their decision. I'm surprised their legal counsel didn't advise them to at least discuss the application. They've needlessly exposed themselves to litigation.

[dummies]

[MIKEETC]

Originally Posted by wehotex

Good for them. Cities have the right to deny permits to religious institutions.

Without deliberation and explanation? You trust the government that much?

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[Dane_in_LA]

Originally Posted by BentBow

Separation of church and state.
No separation of church and people. A vote was taken by the people.

The state didn't refuse it. The people did.

So - the Constitutional rights of the minority can be taken away by a majority vote, now? Are you sure you're in the right country?

[Dane_in_LA]

Originally Posted by wehotex

Good for them. Cities have the right to deny permits to religious institutions.

Based on building permits and fire exits and parking and suchlike, yes. Based on the religion in question? Nope.