Mosque controversy debate
Today was our class debate about the mosque controversy. I immediately took the side for building the mosque center. What is a place of hope and worship possibly going to hurt? We as people have no right to tell anyone that they can't worship wherever they want. I understand that they could move it away from ground zero out of respect for the lost lives, but they are not obligated to. The people wanting to build the center have absolutely nothing to do with the 9/11 attackers. The only thing they have in common is their religious views. I share the same religious views as the guy who interrupts soldiers funerals but you won't see people having a fit about me stepping near a cemetery. In all honesty, it felt as if people were basing their views against the mosque center out of pure ignorance. People don't spend enough time researching so they just go along with whatever the majority goes with. I really thought that this discussion, or should I say debate, was very riveting. I like debates more than discussions, they're more fun! Our class period was very fun and I enjoyed learning about the topic.