The Islamic Center near Ground Zero

I am honestly torn between either agreeing with the building of the Islamic center. Its rather hard to personally in my heart to say yes for this center to be built, for my husband fights EVERY single day against the extremist of Islam. And the builidng of this building personally is a slap in the face to the Americans who were traumatized by the events of 9/11, but then in my heart I have to say well America is all about the freedom of religion and where would we be if we didnt have religious freedom hundreds of years ago? Burning at the stake like our ancestors. Yes, Islam is a newer religion in America and I am not saying that we need to be hypervigilant, but to my knowledge Islam is about peace. EVERY single religion has their own extremist. Yes, the extremist of Islam carried out their hadith and wrecked havoc on a super power. But the interesting aspect of this whole thing is that WE are waging a war against Islamic extremist and their jihad, but not against the Islamic religion. That atatement alone is how I feel about this whole thing. Why are we fighting against a peaceful religion where they want to worship? People say that is it sacred land that they are attempting to build on, but have they google earthed that block and to see just what is around the corner from where they want to build their mosque? It happens to be a strip club and 3 bars? What is so scared about strip clubs and bars?
So all in all is America changing its values on religion? No this nation was founded on religious freedom and to be able to practice without persecution. Those are the fundamental values of the nation I call home, so I stand behind the ideal of the mosque building, but not without a very heavy heart. Do Americans fear what is not the everyday norm for them? I do believe so!!

IF anyway I have offended anyone on my personal views from this post then I am sorry, but this is strickly a blog on my thoughts!! I will not keep the things I wish to talk to my husband about, but cant from my blog which was designed in the first place to vent or post my ideas, or emotional breakdowns while he is deployed! If you do not agree with my politically CONGRATULATIONS you just practiced your American Rights which were given to you!! Now just think on what I have said, you dont have agree. I know a lot of people may not agree with me. I still love all my followers..you guys make life interesting!!