To the NYC Mosque Supporters

Dear Liberals:

There has been a lot of uproar lately over a proposed mosque to be built near the sacred ground forever known as Ground Zero. You know, the same place where over 3,000 innocent people were burned, crushed, and jumped to a certain death after 19 jihadists decided to declare war on Western civilization. While most sensible people see this as an insult to what those who died on September 11, 2001, there are those of you in the 'Kumbaya' crowd who seem hell bent on making sure that the mosque is built in the name of 'tolerance'.

Do you not realize exactly what this would do to the memory of those who died? Or do you not care? Yes, our Constitution does allow freedom of religion (not freedom FROM religion). No one is saying that a mosque cannot be built anywhere else. But why build it at Ground Zero to serve as a sort of memorial to those who took so many lives because of the way we Americans live? It is the same twisted logic that has islamic symbolism being built into the Flight 93 memorial here in Pennsylvania.

You speak of tolerance and acceptance. Americans have always been accepting and tolerant of those who come to this country to become citizens and enjoy the freedoms granted to us by God. Those who perpetrated the horrific acts on 9/11 were not tolerant or accepting of the principles this country was founded on. Why is it that people who have a problem with the location of this particular mosque are labeled as intolerant? Just as you say you have the right to erect this mosque at Ground Zero, we who disagree with the idea are just as free to voice our opinions against it. The Constitution does not include the right to not be offended by an opposing view.

Here's a suggestion and maybe some food for thought while you're sipping your lattes or bowing five times a day: How about opening up the cities of Mecca and Medina to us 'infidels' (as we non-muslims are called)? From my understanding, only muslims are allowed within these cities, so why not show us how tolerant and truly peace-loving muslims are by doing this? After all, the left is constantly saying just how peaceful and tolerant islam is, so why not put your money (dollars and riyals) where your mouth is? Open up the damned cities to everyone.

Should those of you who support the idea of this mosque win out and the mosque is built on sacred ground, rest assured that it will be just another log thrown on the fire that was ignited in the hearts of those who love this country on 9/11/2001. And we will NEVER forget all the affronts made to desecrate the memory of the innocents since...including this one.

May God continue to bless this great nation and all who love the freedom it affords.

B & G

Mosque to be Built Near Ground Zero

While New York City is still slated to host the trial of 9/11 planner and scumbag extraordinaire, Khalid Sheik Mohammed, Gateway Pundit is now reporting that a mysterious group has purchased a building adjacent to Ground Zero with the hopes of turning the building into a mosque. Should the plan go through, it will be one of the biggest mosques in NYC.

The old Burlington Coat Factory building already serves as a place where some muslims pray and worship. With 55,000 square feet of air rights, the plan is to turn it into something that is supposed to resemble the local YMCA. Funny...last time I was at the YMCA, I didn't see anyone strapping on a bomb belt. But I digress...

The imam of this mini-mosque, Feisal Abdul Rauf, told the New York Times that he hopes to spend $150 million to turn it into ‘’an Islamic center near the city’s most hallowed piece of land that would stand as one of ground zero’s more unexpected and striking neighbors.’’ Striking? As in striking U.S. targets? What a wienie!

Records show that the 60-year-old imam paid $4.85 million for the building -- IN CASH. The additional funding Rauf has allegedly secured comes from unknown sources, although many of the mosques across the country are funded either directly or indirectly by Saudi Arabia. This is the nation that spawned 15 of the 19 murderers who killed almost 3,000 innocent people on 9/11.

I would love to know who sold the building because it appears that they also sold their soul. While I embrace capitalism, there are some things you just don't do for money. And I suggest that building a mosque next to sacred ground where innocent people were slaughtered by a bunch of jihadists is one of those things.

Let's remember exactly what they did that day.

9/11 -- Some of My Favorites

Today, on the eighth anniversary of the day that this country was brought face-to-face with true evil, I'd like to share some of my favorite things to come out of the aftermath. Pictures, words, and songs that continue to bring tears to my eyes and a prayer to my mind are what I'm posting here. May we all continue to remember those innocent people who lost their lives that day and also remember what our country used to be. God Bless you, and God bless this great nation.

Meet Me in the Stairwell

You say you will never forget where you were when you heard the news, September 11, 2001. Neither will I.

I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room with a man who called his wife to say “good-bye”. I held his fingers steady as he dialed. I gave him the peace to say, “Honey, I am not going to make it, but it is OK... I am ready to go”. I was with his wife when he called as she fed breakfast to their children.

I held her up as she tried to understand his words and as she realized that he wasn’t coming home that night.

I was in the stairwell on the 23rd floor when a woman cried out to me for help. “I have been knocking on the door of your heart for 50 years!” I said. “Of course I will show you the way home - only believe in Me now.”

I was at the base of the building with the Priest ministering to the injured and devastated souls. I took him home to tend to his Flock in Heaven. He heard my voice and answered.

I was on all four of those planes, in every seat, with every prayer. I was with the crew as they were overtaken. I was in the very hearts of the believers there. Comforting and assuring them that their Faith has saved them.

I was in Texas, Kansas, London. I was standing next to you when you heard the terrible news. Did you sense me? I want you to know that I saw every face. I knew every name - though NOT ALL know me. Some met me for the first time on the 86th floor. Some sought with their last breath. Some couldn’t hear me calling to them through the smoke and flames. “Come to me... This way.... Take my hand.”

Some chose, for the final time, to ignore me. But I WAS THERE.

I did not place you in the TOWERS that day. You may not know why, but I do. However, if you were there in that explosive moment in time, would you have reached for me?

September 11, 2001 was not the end of the journey for you. But someday your journey will end. And I will be there for you as well. Seek me now while I may be found. Then, at any moment, you know you are “ready to go”.

I will be in the stairwell of your final moments. Remember, I love you.

This song was written by The Clarks the day after 9/11 and was put on their CD "Another Happy Ending." The guys were working on the CD when 9/11 happened. It was their way of expressing their feelings in the aftermath of that fateful day.

Flight 93: A Powerful Tribute

With the eight-year anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on American soil fast approaching, I wanted to pay tribute to the heroes of United Flight 93. Shanksville is not far from where I live, so this aspect of that horrible day is very close to my heart.

I remember that day as one that started off in a typical manner. I got the boys up and out the door to school. While outside on the porch for a cig, I couldn't help but notice what a beautiful day it was. A cloudless sky with moderate temperatures. It was perfect.

I came inside when I heard the phone ring. It was my step-father. "Do you have the t.v. on? A plane just hit the World Trade Center." I tuned in just in time to see the second plane hit the towers.

We chatted briefly and decided to hang up and follow the events unfolding before our eyes. Minutes later, he called again to tell me that a plane had crashed near Somerset, Pennsylvania. My step-sister's husband was an EMT and had heard the news over the scanner. I felt violated and confused. My first reaction was to go get my boys from school. Should I? Do they really know how much I love them? Will they be safe? These thoughts consumed me. I prayed to God to keep them safe until they returned home.

As we got more news over the following days, I came to realize just what kind of special people were on that plane. The story of the soldiers who enlisted in mid-flight came to symbolize what makes this country great. Free people thinking free thoughts decided to take a stand and protect their beloved country from the evil that had overtaken the cockpit.

Unfortunately, the memorial now being built to honor those brave men and women is also going to remember the terrorists who killed 40 innocent people. There are too many symbolic references built into the design for me to go into, but I highly recommend the book Crescent of Betrayal: Dishonoring the Heroes of Flight 93. If you want a brief synopsis of the controversy, here is the link to the website. It'll keep the anger alive.

While I continue to pray for all the lives lost on that day (except for the terrorist dirtbags), I do not want their memory being put side by side with those who killed them. I found this great video tribute on youtube. As you watch, please remember those who fought and won the first battle against Islamic fascism.





Let's Roll.

The Flight 93 Memorial; Land May Be Taken

The government seems poised to grab the land for the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. While I feel that gouging the price for the land is a terrible act in and of itself (I would just donate the land to honor the heroes of that flight.), I have a very hard time justifying the use of government force to just take that sacred ground.

The National Parks Service, which falls under the Department of the Interior, wants to see the first phase completed by September 10, 2011, just in time for the 10th anniversary of that fateful day.

Shanksville represents our first victory in the war on terror. No fancy weapons, no well-thought-out plan. Just a group of heroes with love for their country and her people. They enlisted without any fanfare or expectation of medals; they knew their fate. They were determined not to let evil win.

The plans for the memorial have been very controversial. To view plans for the Flight 93 Memorial, go to www.nps.gov and follow the links to the Flight 93 Memorial. Part of the plans include a crescent (symbol of Islam) of red maples and a 93-foot "Tower of Voices" (I would suggest maybe similar to a prayer tower). I've also read and heard that a plaque honoring the flight will be part of the memorial, and, when one stands to read it, they will be facing Mecca. There is a book available called "Crescent of Betrayal" (I forget the author) that details just how subtle Islamic symbols are being integrated into the memorial.

If the design and what it represents is the sole reason for not wanting to part with the land, I back the landowners completely. The present design would be a slap in the face of the families, and the memory of their loved ones and what they gave would forever be skewed. Should the issue be "Let's see how much money we can get for this land", I'm very mixed. Shame on you if that is your reasoning. On the other hand, government has no business using eminent domain. It's a problem inside a dilemma wrapped in an enigma.

We will never forget. "Let's Roll"