[dpwiener]

This is an incredibly stupid move from a public relations viewpoint, which is why it’s never going to actually come about. The grant application will not be approved, or if it is it will be quickly rescinded in the face of the enormous public backlash which would hit it.

The moment that this project receives a drop of taxpayer money, it loses a ton of supporters who frame the question in terms of freedom of religion and non-discrimination against Muslims. Public opinion will spike to 90% opposition, and opponents will claim the high moral ground.

[Sparticus]

This is an incredibly stupid move from a public relations viewpoint, which is why it’s never going to actually come about. The grant application will not be approved, or if it is it will be quickly rescinded in the face of the enormous public backlash which would hit it.

I'm not so sure that the loathsome imam's real goal is to actually get the mosque built at this point... he's got to know that it will be nearly impossible to do. I think maybe he's just out to create maximum outrage and publicity by poking a stick in our eye.

[Alaphiah123]

From your mouth to God’s ear!
Good health!