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NYC mosque developer: No plans to move project
TweetPublished: Wed, September 29, 2010 @ 1:03 p.m.
NEW YORK (AP) — The developer behind a controversial proposal to build an Islamic center near ground zero says he’s the one ultimately calling the shots on the project and there are no discussions about moving it.
Speaking on NBC’s “Today” show Wednesday, Sharif El-Gamal says the experience of developing the site has been an “eye-opener.” He says it has shown him that there are a lot of misperceptions about his Islamic faith.
The proposed community center and mosque called Park51 would be two blocks from ground zero.
The location has upset some relatives of Sept. 11 victims and led to angry demands that it be moved. Critics say the site of mass murder by Islamic extremists is no place for an Islamic institution.
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I just wonder what contractor would be stupid enough to bid on that job. Do you think there might be a problem when it comes to getting building supplies? Who would want to fill that order, regardless of the money? What union would supply that site with workers?
We can go on all day about why it shouldn't be built there, but don't you think there will be enormous problems with getting it built? I sincerely hope so...
you don't think their are any muslim union contractors? if not theres always non union workers.
The Muslim Community center is going to be built. Get over it.