Okay, I have to admit. I'm pretty excited. My very own soapbox. I can say whatever I want and no one can stop me. I can already feel the power going to my head. Deep breath.
My first item of business: the much-contested mosque near Ground Zero. I know this has already been going on for quite awhile, but I wanted to put my two cents in, for what it's worth. My position - let them build it! I am so grateful to live in a country where people are allowed to express their religious opinions - and not just when it's convenient! How can we say we abide by the Constitution if we make a decision that so flagrantly goes against everything it stands for?
Now, I'm not obtuse (just in case you didn't know). I can definitely see how this might rub some people the wrong way. There are some people out there who are sensitive about this, and understandably so. But I think we as Americans could go a long way in showing that we practice what we preach, and that we aren't so narrow-minded as to believe that a few people can define an entire religion. I say let them build the mosque/community center.
I'm anxious to hear everyone's thoughts on the matter. Even those who disagree.
For more information: http://www.watoday.com.au/world/critics-stymied-on-911-mosque-20100804-11fl4.html
