Quote by Michael Bloomberg

Whatever you may think of the proposed mosque and community center, lost in the heat of the debate has been a basic question: Should government attempt to deny private citizens the right to build a house of worship on private property based on their particular religion?

Whatever you may think of the proposed mosque and community

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of religious freedom and challenges the notion of using governmental authority to restrict individuals from constructing a place of worship based on their religious beliefs. Regardless of one's opinion about the specific case mentioned, the quote raises a fundamental question about the limits of government intervention and emphasizes the enduring principle of allowing private citizens to practice their faith without discrimination or infringement on their property rights.

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By Michael Bloomberg

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