J Street Backs Mosque

Not surprisingly the pro-muslim lobbying group J Street supports the building of the ground zero mosque. They argue that islam should not be treated differently than any other religious group in America. However muslims ARE different than any other religious group, as politically incorrect as that is to acknowledge. No other religious group is waging war against us, it was only muslims, acting in the name of islam, that took down the Twin Towers, no other religious group is responsible for 15,000 global terrorist attacks since 9/11 and no other religious group uses their houses of worship to indoctrinate and recruit terrorists.

Those who oppose the mosque arguing that the imam and others behind the project are "insensitive" and that it should be built somewhere else are also missing the point. Choosing a different location would defeat the whole purpose of this project, which is to place a symbol of islamic triumph near where muslims took down the Twin Towers, one of the preeminent symbols of American power. They aren't being insensitive, it is their purpose to rub 9/11 in our faces. Mayor Bloomberg, his lackey's on the commission, J Street and other supporters of this abomination don't give a damn about that or for that matter where the funding is coming from.

J Street backs Ground Zero mosque
By JPOST.COM STAFF
02/08/2010
Groups says they support 'religious freedom' and 'tolerance'.

Following protests against the planned construction of a mosque close to the site of the former World Trade Center in New York, Washington-based left-wing group J Street launched a petition Monday in support of the project.

A statement on the organization's website said: " Appalled by the opposition to plans by American Muslims to build a community center in lower Manhattan modeled after Jewish Community Centers (JCC's) and Y's all over the country, J Street is collecting petitions in support of religious freedom and against anti-Muslim bigotry."


The statement continued: "In the battle against violent extremism, core democratic values like respect for minorities and freedom of religion can be potent weapons in ensuring security and advancing tolerance and understanding. Now is the time to stand in support of those core values."

J Street was founded in 2008 as a “pro-Israel, pro-peace” organization seeking to unite and strengthen the left-wing American Jewish camp. It has grown to 43 staff members and an annual budget estimated at over $5 million. It has faced criticism in the broader American Jewish community for views seen by some as being overly critical of Israel, but it has asserted that its criticism of Israeli policies stems from its concern for Israel’s long-term welfare.

On Friday, the Anti-Defamation League released a statement calling for the mosque to be moved away from its planned location.

“The controversy which has emerged regarding the building of an Islamic Center at this location is counterproductive to the healing process,” the statement read.

“Therefore, under these unique circumstances, we believe the City of New York would be better served if an alternative location could be found.”

Haviv Rettig Gur contributed to this report.