i think its very disturbing to build there. alot of innocent peoples lives were taken from that 911 incodent & building a mosque there is like a slap in the face.its only MY opinon

This is CRAZY, why would an American vote for a mosque by Ground Zero????

WHO GOT SUCH AN IDEA IN THE FIRST PLACE????

i do not think any religious institution should be built near ground zero- there is plenty of other areas to put it-

Its just a sad deal all around

Although we need to be tolerant of other people's religions, sometimes healing takes time for the victims. Perhaps they are the ones you should ask.

What the hell. Have we not learned our lesson. I think that we need to stop trying to have all these equal rights and get back to our roots. That just shows how stupid some people are. We are just setting ourselves up for another. This is Amercia. Go to Islam it you need a place to worship.

This upsets me a lot knowing who cause so much pain to our country

i think this survey was eye opening to me!!!

We must show that love & liberty triumph hate & extremism. Building a mosque is a strong sign of such which I fully support.

This is America! People have a right to worship. However, I can see both sides of this & I do feel that the mosque could have been placed in an alternate location.

only in America

Not all Muslims are violent terrorists, in fact, some were victims of the WTC attacks.

Was very pleased to be able to voice my opinion regarding the proposal of the mosque building. I am not againist any religion, but feel there should be a memorial site for all the people who lost their lives on that horrible day. I feel very strongly this is wrong.

I cannot believe that our Government or even some American people would think about allow or consider building a Muslim building where 911 happened. I think that this is very disrespectful. This is what creates prejudice in our country, NO RESPECT FOR OTHERS. People talk about rights, freedom, etc. We have lost what the value of respect and empathy.

considering it was muslim people who killed and destroyed lives and property i think a mosque would be a constant reminder of what happened there

Thank you for this opportunity. We Americans do have a lot of tolerance, but this action is unacceptable and while the committee's voice voted positively on this, I feel most Americans will be appauled with this action.

This is a sorry way to show tolerance of different relilgious beliefs. It is a slap on the face to those that died on Sept 11 and to their families. What is this world coming to? Do we have to forgive and forget just to prove that we will tolerate a religion that hates America?

this was very revelent to me as i lost my cousin who was a police officer and lost his life during the attack on the world trade center in nyc. I think it's a disgrace to even consider it and a slap in the face to the victims and victims families.

I am glad I was able to give my views on this subject, it is very important that we as Americans are tolerant of other cultures.

I do not believe it is disrespectful for a mosque to be built near the World Trade Center site. It would be very short-sighted to assume that all Muslims share the sentiments of the radical sects. Every religion has fanatics. It is unfair to punish everyone in a group because some of the members committed a heinous act. Maybe we should ban all Catholics from building new churches because of what some of their priests have done.

I enjoyed participating in this survey. It was very interesting, especially the topic of discussion. Here's the thing, often I hear white people say that black people need to move on from blaming all whites for slavery because there are some good white people out there who do not, would not have, and is appalled by the very thought of racism and slavery. Innocent people lost their lives during the slavery era, just as with the WTC attacks, innocent people died. But that should be no reason to hold it against all Muslims. Do you see and understand where I'm going with this? This could be the beginnig of a strong bond against terrorism from both the Muslim and American communities to stand up against terrorism together.

This could promote peace and tolerance.

I live in New York CIty, and I am proud of my city and of this decision. It reveals the spirit of September 11.

It has the same effect as to erect a huge crucifix on public display in all muslem countries in prominent places. Would that be disrespectful?

Although I think Islam is a misguided religion, I feel this country was founded with religious freedom and I don't think all Muslims are terrorists.

I think that there is absolutely no reason not to build a mosque near ground zero. To include every person who follows Muslim beliefs with the few that caused 9/11 is shameful. The people who caused the 9/11 destruction were being that prejudiced by hurting the American people as a whole, when they may have only been angry at certain Americans. If we want to be the better nation and rise above that hate, we need to be accepting of other cultures. We need to realize that although some people who are Muslim have committed crimes against us, that doesn't mean every Muslim person is evil. Tolerance is the answer.

i feel strongly disagreeable to them building a mosque that close i dont like it all i lost friends in that attack it is very disrespectable

Other countries don't always do the "correct" thing. It may be "legally" correct to allow the building of the mosque, but common sense says the Muslims chose that site for a reason are counted on Americans to do the right thing. It's all about money - that's why the mosque will be built!

I would like to know who is paying for this mosque to be built. Also, I am not so much concerned whether the victims are insulted aas much as I am whether God and the victims relatives and loved ones will be insulted.

Hopefully, the mosque will be looked at as a symbol of hope, and not perceived as a symbol of hate. True muslim's practice a peaceful religion, not the hateful, twisted version, practiced by radical Islam. However, I fear that it may come under attack by our own "home-grown" hate groups. Let's hope and pray it doesn't.

I do believe in the spirit of tolerance, we should allow them to build the mosque on this site. It was extremists who attacked us and do not represent the Muslim nation. Besides which, it seems that many "good Christians" in America forget that there are very few religions that do not have blood on their hands...including Christians!

Religion is stupid.

A mosque at ground zero insidious and spiteful.

We have been "tolerant" to the end that we are in greater danger than before. We have been nice. Doesn't do any good. We need to be strong. To stand up for who we are as a nation which is mostly Christian and almost unaniuy hurting because of terrorism by radical Muslims. Radical Muslims. Radical Muslims. And the moderates are reading the same Koran the extremist' read. They can't clean up their mess and now we will help them to not clean up their mess.

The U.S. is a very diverse country and people need to realize that!

The U.S. is so involved in being 'politically correct' anymore, that the U.S. as we once knew it is going to hell in a handbag (as they say)!

One has nothing to do wuith the other. You cannot blame an entire group of people for the actions of a few. Ina way I feel sorry for the muslims that want to build this mosque. There are so many prejudce hateful people, that I doubt the muslims will be allowed to enjoy their mosque in peace.

this country if filled with lefty liberals who are destroying thbis country we are in need of another revolution to take it back

I'm not against the Mosque in general, I'm just against the placement of it. WHY! Why would they even consider placing it practically on top of 9/11's ground zero? Find somewhere else to build the Mosque and respect those that lost their lives in this horrific act against America.

while we are a nation that prides itself on freedom of religion and the rights of all it is nonetheless disturbing to me and a good number of people that there isn't some sensitivity and kindness on the part of our Muslim community toward the victims and survivors of 911. Waiting a generation would seem to be a more reasonable solution.

I understand the difference between the new church and the old terrorists, but there still can be a different location for that.

I believe the mosque would be inspirational and show tolerance for all religions. It was an extremist who did this not the Muslim religion. But, if the families of the people who died there are against it, I would say build it somewhere else.

i wish we all can live here in the usa peaceful . it is not on top ofground zero it is 2 blocks down so what the usa is freedom this is why every one come here//////////

There should never be any lousy arabs around ground zero! They need to get lost!

i am just wondering why they would choose that spot. it is like they are just trying to cause a big problem

The group that bombed the Trade Center do not represent the Islm belief. Our country was built on freedom of religion. It embarasses me as an Americam that those who oppose this are so un-American.

.What are they thinking!! They think by building a mosque that will stop the terrorist from future attack or make them like America?!! No, these people won't stop until the whole America and the world turn into islam like them!! To top it off it is next to the sept 11 site that the terrorist attack, this is so wrong!! I know not every islam are terrorists but still they are islamist!!

If the need a mosque fine but not as a claim the territory statue. and are they all here legally?

IT PROVES ONE THING AMERICANS ARE BETTER AT FORGIVING AND REALIZING U CANNNOT BLAME AN ENTIRE GROUP OF PEOPLE FOR WHAT A FEW RADICALS DO, AMERICA HAS HAD SOME OF OUR OWN.

Absolutely unbelievable that we have grown so politically correct that we would even consider a Muslim Mosque in such a hallowed grounfd for survivors and their families. Very sad. I have lost my tolerance for such nonsense.

what ever happened to american common sense? who cares who we piss off!

The CONFUSION I felt while reading the excerpt regarding the building of the Mosque near the site of the attack on the United States on September 11, 2001 was because I, for one, can not imagine why anyone, especially those persons who live in our country, would conjure up a reason to rise up in anger or disgust, over this matter. How prejudice can we get? To classify all those who practice religious beliefs, and happen to be of the same belief system as those who partook in this bombing, is utterly ridiculous!! Shame on us!!~ How dare we pass judgment on a collective religious group of people!! For that, I am EMBARRASSED!!

why is it always us that must show religious tolerance? Others need to show us some!! I was born and raised in NY, and was living there at time of attack on us. It was terrible, and to build that so close is disrespectful to victims, and their families, and all New Yorkers. Find somewhere else to build!!!!

I also felt fearful. It is highly likely we will experience more attacks. Who is to say this mosque will not support Islamic terrorists in more attempts at New York. Aid and Abet.....says it all. Why is this site so important to them?

I think this would create a great deal of resentment in American population. It would be subject to suffer the same fate as the twin towers did.

I look at it this way, example: Just because someone in your family is a drug addict,murder,other criminal behavior does not mean you are. I lost my job because someone in my family was a drug addict and I was accused of something I did not do nor have any intentions of doing ever. There are a lot of nice people out there all with different ideas,races,religions. We should not put everyone in one baskets and say they are all bad. To me everyone has the right to their own opinion that is the American way.

I dont think building an islamic building close to Ground Zero because people seem to forget that the people who attacked the towers where radical muslims. People need to open their eyes and stop blaming all muslims.

I wish we could all just get along and if not just leave each other alone.

This country was built on "Freedom of Religion" therefore I cannot object to this idea = Besides it will make it very easy to keep track of the muslim extremest if they use this temple

Why we continually feel it is necessary to bend over backwards for those who flaunt their "freedom's" is utterly amazing! It's like trying to destroy ourselves for the sake of those who hate our country.

Islam is a demonic religion. A 13-story mosque and Islamic community center at ground zero is exactly what the forces of evil would like to see.

This political correctness is selling out our country. We send people to the border but they cant keep out illegals- not even Somali terrorists. We slap injured American families in the face with the ground zero mosque in order to play nice with Muslims. An Arizona rancher is shot protecting HIS OWN PROPERTY when he is a legal American and that is bad too. The world has gone crazy crazy....

why cant we let peace in the world and have freedom in the usa

I don't think building this mosque within two blocks of ground zero has much to do with the crashes. People probably wouldn't pay much attention to it. Unless they are muslems. I think most people wouldn't even know it was there.

I had a freind mention it to me today. I felt sick when I read how big it was going to be!

This is the awful how could any one want to do this to a place wre babies sied and other children were left with out parents I have a good friend who's brother died there and it makes me mad that any one is thinking of doning this Have we no respect any more

I feel that the building of an Islamic mosque is part of this country's freedom of choice in religion. I am an Atheist so I personally feel that ALL religions are wrong in most ways. I don't think that we should be labeled as a god fearing christian nation by not allowing a place to be built in this area

I just want to say that it is not disrespectful for the victims of 9/11 but to the family members...the victims are dead and they will not be physicly conpaing and express their disapproval...once again..life goes.

A mosque would be disruptive and annoying. Religion has nothing to do with it. Religion had nothing to do with the globalist fascist satanists that performed the deed. More appropriate to build a gallows and have public executions of those complicit with the take-over of this once great land, Amerika. Welcome to the Fourth Reich!

Since I do not believe that mainline Islam is responsible for the attacks, I do not think all Muslims should be ostracized. Many evils have been done in the name of Christianity, too, but I would not want all churches closed down as a result of some radical faction.

I'M a Christian what its sayin is its okay what happen 911

This is beyond belief that something like this would even be considered, let alone be approved. This is crossing the line of tolerance. It is like pouring salt into a wound.The mosque should be built far and away.

Not only is it disrespectful to the families, but to all Americans. I am not saying that all Muslims want to kill Americans or Muslim Americans. I do not trust, or feel safe about what we have been told about radical Muslims. I feel that there is an underlying plan in the works for recruiting an plotting for the next big explosion somewhere in the United States. As an American I see news reports from Arab countries with a lot of hate for Americans. Not all Muslims hate Americans, but better safe than sorry. No one should ever kill anyone because they don't believe what they believe. Life is the breath of life, the heart and soul of a person.

i'LLNEVER FORGET 9/111. no mousque

this is sick!!! who in their right mind would think that this would be ok???!! very disturbing and disrespectful to all americans!! find another location for the islamic mosque. thats the sickest thing that i have heard in a REAL long time!!

/We need to remember what happened on that site,and never forget. This is just another crazy plot to try and make Americans feel as though they are not a Christian nation. We are a Christian nation,and we should be proud to be Christians and American Born citizens of the United States of America.

smart and levelheaded

The Muslims are planning to invade the US from within. They got approval from the New York City Mayor "Michael Bloomberg" and the official New York community to build a large Islamic complex and Mosque over ground zero. This is to worship Muhamed and to insight hatred of Christians and Jews and to organize mass murder from within the US. Muslims are advancing a bit by bit they start small and spread like locusts. They hit and run. They use mosques in Israel to launch rocket attacks against civilians. They will use the Mosque to show their contempt to the victims of 9-11. Islam Holy Book "The Quran" in the Repentance Surah Verse 29 states: "Fight who do not believe in ALLAH AND HIS PROPHET FROM THE PEOPLE OF THE BOOK "CHRISTIANS AND JEWS" UNTIL THEY PAY THE JIZIAH (MONEY TO RANSOM THEMSELVES) WITH WILLING SUBMISSION, AND FEEL THEMSELVES SUBDUED. Muslims are commanded to fight and kill Christians and Jews according to the Quran. Michael Bloomberg is Jewish and he is helping the Muslims to build the mosque because he does not know that HE BEING JEWISH IS THE FIRST TARGET TO THE MUSLIMS WHEN THEY TEACH SURAH TAWBA IN THE MOSQUE THAT HE IS AGREEING TO BUILD. AS I MENTIONED THAT THE SURAT TAWBA COMMANDS THE MUSLIMS TO KILL JEWS AND CHRISTIANS.
So allow them to build the Mosque so that they teach more of them to go ahead and execute mass murder...WAKE UP AMERICANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I think that Michael Bloomberg is not a stupid person not to know what I just eluded to. Although he belongs to the Jewish faith, I do not think that he is faithful to his faith. I think that he does not care to see the Mosque he is allowing to be built used to plot for attacking Israel, the US and anyone or anything that do not worship the prophet of Islam Mohamed. The Jewish people fool themselves into believing that the Moslems used to treat them well in the Islamic countries when the west mistreated them. This is wishful thinking. MOHAMED THE PROPHET OF ISLAM MASSACRED ALL JEWISH TRIBES (BANOU KURIZA, BANOU ALMOSTALAK and KHEIBR JEWISH TRIBES) IN MEDINA. AFTER MASSACRING ALL THE MEN, HE TOOK ALL THE JWISH WOMEN AND GAVE THEM AS SEX SLAVES TO HIS HORNY MEN. HE SELECTED THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN FOR HIMSELF NAMED SAFIA. HE TOOK SAFIA AFTER KILLING HER HUSBAND AND FATHER INFRONT OF HER OWN EYESAND HAD SEX WITH HER (RAPED HER) TO HUMULATE HER. SO, IN THE CORDOBA MOSQUE, IF THE MUSLIM WORSHIPERS WANT TO RESTORE THE GLORIOUS HISTORY OF MOHAMED, THE MUSLIMS WILL GO IN NEW YORK CITY KILLING ALL THE JEWISH MEN AND RAPING ALL THE JEWISH WOMEN. IS THIS WHAT BLLOMBERG WANTS. WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU, WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS???????????????????????????

Bloomberg should be taught the facts about Islam and its unwavering hostility to all non Muslims and specifically Jews. I think that Bloomberg is doing a great harm to both Jewish and Christians, and mostly to the Jewish people. Why, because Israel is the only Jewish state, and ALL ISLAMIC COUNTRIES WOULD LOVE to SEE IT WITH ALL ITS JEWISH INHABITANTS COMPLETELY AND FOREVER WIPPED OFF THE FACE OF THE EARTH. THIS IS NOT DUE TO ISLAMIC FANATICS, THIS IS THE CORE OF ISLAMIC TEACHING BY THE QURAN. Bloomberg wants to allow the MUSLIMS to build a mosque on top of 9-11 ground zero. The Muslim Palestinians were rejoicing in the streets thinking that the majority of the inhabitants of the twin towers were their ONLY ENEMY (THE JEWS). What are the Muslims going to teach the attendants of the Mosque other than the Quran, and the Hadith (teachings and life of Mohamed, Islam's Founder and Prophet). The Quran said to kill all Jews and Christians until they are subdued. It also said that Jews and Christians are Monkeys and Pigs. Is this what Bloomberg wants to hear while visiting the Cordoba Mosque? Someone has to stand against this man and stop him from doing us the greatest damage in recent history.