AlJazeera, perhaps one of the best Muslim news organizations, always has balanced news coverage.
An article today, "In the Face of Islamophobia," by Sean Bonner.
Banners supporting the center and religious freedom and diversity, by artist Glen Friedman, were hung from his apartment on Liberty Avenue, overlooking ground zero.
Bonner, in his comments, added these remarks.
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"New York is possibly the most cosmopolitan multi racial city in the world, a bold statement, but one few could deny. It is not only frustrating but misleading for people from far afield to associate New Yorkers as a whole with the xenophobic protests against the building of the Mosque and cultural centre. While our viewpoint isn't universal in the city, it is widely held, a position that is not being reflected by the mainstream media."
"Our city is notorious for the many buildings for religious practice; Mosques are located all over the island and across the boroughs, along side churches, chapels, synagogues and temples. Giving the city not just a plethora of places to worship, but adding distinctly to the cultural makeup of the city, creating a great wealth of diversity in ideas, beliefs and practices that make this city the unique place it is. A diversity enjoyed by the many millions that call New York home."
All America should echo these sentiments.