Their are two problems with your question: the proposal is not for a Mosque but a community center and it's not at ground-zero it's something like 4 blocks away. You question aims to continue to stoke the anti-Islamic fervor that the Republicans running for election are using as a wedge issue against America itself. Rather than stand together on the principle that freedom to worship whomever you choose, however you choose, guaranteed by the Constitution, anti-Americans like Sarah Palin, Newt Gingrich, mostly on the extreme right have decided to divide and conquer America against itself for their own political gains. Rather than focus on important issues (the economy, healthcare, and the wars) that they loose they choose to drum up controversy and make this an issue that has no direct impact on Americans ability to earn a decent living and care for one’s family.

A Mosque should not be built anywhere in New York City let alone at Ground Zero

I don't think this country is against a mosque being built near Ground Zero. Muslims have been in this country as early as the 1600's and have shown incredible class, dignity and patience over the recent decade of hate that some have been allowed to voice despite hate crimes being a federally prosecuted offense.

In the aftermath of 9/11, Americans rightly celebrated what is great about our country, including the freedom to practice whatever religion you choose, whenever and wherever you choose to practice it. Nothing could be more un-American than to question that most basic of our founding principles. Let the triumph of tolerance and American values over bigotry, hate and misinformation be the enduring lesson of 9/11, and let it be a lasting memorial to the fallen.

Absolutely not! I don't live in NY, but I work in NYC. September 11th was an attack on our country. As an American, I deeply feel it's an insult, a slap in the face, or at the very least, hurtful to everyone who lost a loved one in that horrendous attack. I'm SURE there are many other places they can build their mosque. To build one so close to ground zero is ludicrous.

I believe strongly in the first amendment, but, really, wouldnn't a mosque in that location be like "crying "Fire" in a crowded theater?"

Is there a proposal for a mosque now? If so, why not? Part of what makes this country great is the freedom to practice one's religion. What is currently being proposed is a community center with a prayer room. This is NOT a mosque. Please try to not perpetuate hysterical assumptions which drag our country as a whole down.

It has nothing to do with violating freedom of religion, nor will it end up being a sign of peace. Its about respecting the americans; the innocent americans who died and their families and all of those who were affected by this horrific day. They can build it anywhere else, just not there. Its already sacred ground to all who lost their lives that day.

Absolutely not. Do they have a right to build a mosque there, yes. Is it the right thing to do? I wonder if the Japanese would like a full size display of the Enola Gay in Hiroshima, or a would a tribute to Japanese fighter pilots in Pearl Harbor be appropriate?