One of the most depressing recent blots on the increasingly blotched American character was the ignorant and infantile outrage by so many over the “Ground Zero Mosque” (which was none of the above). To make their case they had to demonize the Muslim community as a whole.  This outrage continues to be promoted by bigots and monsters masquerading as Christians and patriots. I regret that even some Pagans, who should know better, were taken in and joined the mob. 

With that blunt preface I link to a story that appeared today where thousands of rank and file Muslims have turned out to create a human shield protecting Coptic Christians who have been targeted by terrorists. Anyone who thought the bigots and monsters stirring up anger at a Muslim cultural center had a case might take the time to read it and be embarrassed.
But in all honesty I doubt most will.
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