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“Liberty is the only thing you cannot have unless you are willing to give it to others.” -William Allen White Building a Mosque at Ground Zero has been one of the most heated topics in the media lately. Before writing this article, I sent a questionnaire out to my American friends and contacts to simply ask for their honest opinions about this Ground Zero Islamic center story. Here are some of their reactions: “There is no reason to oppose building a mosque (or anything else) at that location which is, afterall, two blocks from "Ground Zero" where innocent people of all religions died.” “Ever since they coined the term "Islamic terrorist", there is no distinction between the two.” “A terrorist is a terrorist!! They come from all walks of life, all religions, all races, countries, and genders. Don't judge ALL for the sake of ONE!! By not allowing a mosque to be built WHEREVER, they're taking all of the sacrifices that occurred in the American Revoluti

Add caption This photo was taken in 2004 in Hawler. Please note the sign behind him.   A man his age should be telling stories to grand kids at home, not sell rosaries on some sidewalk :( This photo taken in 2010 of the same guy in the same exact spot in Hawler I asked if he remembered me buying rosaries from him in 2004? After a long conversation, I learned more about his personal life.  I decided to buy a few more rosaries, however, he refused to accept anything in return despite his poverty!