Verified answer

I'm from the UK and feel it's in bad taste. I've nothing in particular against most Muslim's who are law abiding people, and I respect their right to follow their religious beliefs the same as others follow theirs, but surely Muslims have a duty to respect the feelings of others. There are probably a million and one places that a mosque could have been built without causing the type of issues this is causing. Respect is a two way street, something sadly that many Muslims fail to realise. I would personally have liked to have seen the twin towers rebuilt, but am unsure what Americans thought on this issue.

Obama supports the US Constitution, supports US, state of NY and city of NY laws, supports the basic premise in the US of freedom of religion - all good ideas. Not to mention the Muslim community center is being built on private property 2.5 blocks from ground zero, with private funds. You know the whole free market thing - good idea.

I do not agree with his opinion, but as the president he cannot openly oppose it and support the first amendment. We have religious freedom and so do muslims. However, I think that if muslims truly wanted to be accepted in this country they wouldn't want to build a mosque in a location that would piss off this many americans.

It depends on what side of the fence you are on. In his role as the "Protector of the Constitution" in a country that prides itself on its religious freedom, it was a good idea. If you are a race peddler that's preaching any form of hate for your own personal gains whether it's political or monetary then it was a bad idea. The people that are complaining are the one from day on have said that President Obama is not a citizen, not christian, a terrorist, not qualified, and shouldn't be president.

I think it's both a good and bad idea. He's trying to promote religious equality, but he's doing it the wrong way. He needs to listen to what the people are saying about it.

Two finger salute to the dead and Obama reveals who and what he is . At the least he must have the sensitivity of a rhinoceros . At worst he is a closet Muslim trying to force there views on America . All i can say is have you no bulldozers have you not smashing balls , for if one of my nearest and dearest had been in the twin towers the half built mosque would be toast by now . I have tried to think of a worse insult to the dead but can not think of one thing.

Oh Gawd !!! Is anyone surprised that Pres. Obama supports the construction of a Mosque near ground zero?

1st Amendment:

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

14th Amendment

Section 1.

All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

I'm not, he respects the U.S. Constitution. Oh Gawd !!! What a novel idea !! LOL

Although I'm not an American and don't live in the USA I find this decision very strange, for me its a bad idea in bad taste.

good or bad?? is this a trick question? Islam IS a political religion..remember this. Obama refused to celebrate the 50 year national day of prayer because he didn't want to be offensive. He covered christian symbols at georgetown and notre dame because he didnt' want to be offensive. He refused to eat or be publicly photographed with the PM of Israel during his visit because he didn't want to be offensive..

But let us not offend his "brethren"..

Now think about what he said : "this is america..our commitment to religious freedom must be unshakable." What religion is obama talking about here? Isn't it obvious?

First time Obama have lived up to his image he created during his campaign. There's hope yet for him.