Save Ground Zero

By Jackson Cozzens
*This article has been written in the mindset of those opposed to building a Mosque neat Ground Zero. My words in no way reflect my actual sentiments towards the cultural center.

Many Americans have voiced their opinions about the proposed Park 51 Mosque. The general census among conservatives is that a Mosque does not belong so close to Ground Zero. A building so large would be hard to avoid given the location. It may instill negative thoughts and emotions in people when coming to pay their respects to the victims of 9-11 and have to be constantly reminded who did it. Not saying that all Muslims are bad, nor that it was their religion that made the savage attack. But those responsible for the lives taken on 9-11, did profess to do so in the name on the same God and the same Religion that will be worshiped in the proposed Mosque.

Attempts have been made by those affected by 9-11 to stop the construction of the Mosque. The proposed building is over 150 years old and “should have been declared an official landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission.” It wasn’t the Muslim Religion that made the attack against the U.S., but the terrorists that did, did so in the name of that same religion. People are concerned that the Muslim Religion is one of hate and fear that allowing them to build a mosque would be a “slap in the face.”

These cartoons show the ideas of many people regarding the mosque. Many believe that by allowing Muslims to walk all over us, we are opening up the door to being taken advantage of. Americans believe in our morals and in our duty to uphold the Constitution. We believe that all religions have the right to practice freely. However, are we allowing all people freedom if at times those who want to be free from religion, can’t be? Ground Zero is sacred ground devoted to the God that this country was founded on. Ask yourself if it seems right to build one church right on top of another?

See for yourself in this group of cartoons. Go through our research and decide for yourself what is right and what is wrong.