Quote by Kilari Anand Paul

Does the imam have a legal right to build the mosque at Ground Zero? The answer is yes. But is it the right thing to do? The answer is no. And most Americans, and most moderate Muslims, join with me in that call.

Does the imam have a legal right to build the mosque at Grou

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This quote highlights a distinction between the legal right and the morality of a situation. While the Imam may have the legal right to build a mosque at Ground Zero, this quote argues that it is not the right thing to do. It suggests that most Americans and moderate Muslims share the belief that although it may be legally permissible, building a mosque at such a sensitive location would be insensitive and inappropriate.

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