The Islamic Society of Boston is trying to build a mosque in Boston. I'm sorry, a MOSQUE -- a $24-million-dollar building, with a 125-foot minaret, a 75-foot dome, and lord knows how many seats -- I'm sorry, spots for prayer rugs. They started off with strong city support, even to the point of buying the (rather choice) real estate for about 43 cents on the dollar -- or less, if you believe some developers who say the stated price was lowballed.
The ISB has its share of critics, however. Especially since 9/11, people have looked askance at Islamic groups, scrutinizing their possible ties to terrorists. Several have questioned the ISB, naming names and pointing fingers.
The ISB, eager to prove itself a desirable neighbor and good citizen and all-around jolly sort, took this in stride and did what any reasonable person would do in a similar situation, when they found themselves at odds with their local newspapers, television stations, and other community organizations:
They're suing the bastards into silence.
I'm reminded of the old saying about "the beatings will continue until morale approves." In this case, though, it's "you will tolerate and accept us as peaceful, welcome neighbors, or we'll sue your asses off."
(Another story about it here, and another blogger's own excellent take on the situation here.)
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the solution is to file cou... (Below threshold)1. Posted by cubanbob | December 18, 2005 5:29 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
the solution is to file counter suits. tie them up in court forever.
1. Posted by cubanbob | December 18, 2005 5:29 PM |
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Posted on December 18, 2005 17:29
2. Posted by sortapundit | December 18, 2005 6:18 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Technically, though, there is no more American way to deal with a problem than to sue over it. The optimist would see this as a step forward from, say, a jihad.
2. Posted by sortapundit | December 18, 2005 6:18 PM |
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Posted on December 18, 2005 18:18
3. Posted by JD | December 18, 2005 7:48 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Regarding the "second" suit - filed by the guy against the Boston Redevelopment Agency - does that mean that Mumbles may have to get on the stand and explain/defend a $275,000 in-kind contribution to a religious institution when he cannot bring himself to say "Christmas tree" in public?
3. Posted by JD | December 18, 2005 7:48 PM |
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Posted on December 18, 2005 19:48
4. Posted by wavemaker | December 19, 2005 5:58 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
sorta's got an excellent point.
And what's with the link to Santorum's website? He think he can run for President or somethin'?
If the city can give away land to muslims for a mosque, you'd think it vould find a way to donate its old text books to the parochial schools? Oh wait, that's against the law here in Massachusetts.
4. Posted by wavemaker | December 19, 2005 5:58 AM |
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Posted on December 19, 2005 05:58
5. Posted by Will Pickering | December 19, 2005 11:20 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
As an alternative, maybe the Christian Scientists could be convinced to sell the Muslims all that land they own in Boston.
5. Posted by Will Pickering | December 19, 2005 11:20 AM |
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Posted on December 19, 2005 11:20
6. Posted by KateAlene | December 19, 2005 9:15 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Sounds a lot like our death penalty. We're gonna kill you to show you that you're not supposed to kill!
6. Posted by KateAlene | December 19, 2005 9:15 PM |
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Posted on December 19, 2005 21:15