Will Moving the Park 51 "Mosque" Empower Extremists? Posted by Shadi Hamid

Some liberals are arguing that failing to build the Park 51 "mosque" will somehow empower extremists. Jon Chait's coverage of the "ground zero mosque" controversy has been excellent. But I'm not really sure what to make of this claim of his:

The key fact is that we are fighting a war for the hearts and minds of non-radical Muslims, and the Park 51 uproar is helping drive potential allies into the arms of the enemy. It is madness.

Elsewhere, Ruth Massie, a supporter of Park51, puts it this way:

It would be giving in to bigotry and intolerance to demand that it be moved and I think in the end, it makes us less safe because we need to show the world that we are a tolerant, open society.

I don't really understand this. Will the mosque/community center send a powerful message that America is a land of freedom for Muslims, even 2.5 blocks from the site of the 9/11 attacks? There are good arguments in support of Park51. This, I suspect, is not one of them. No one ever decided to join a terrorist group in Egypt because they were reading New York Times articles about civil liberties abuses against Muslims in Alabama. If this is about helping diffuse Muslim anger abroad, then I wish supporters of this odd hypothesis would clarify the causal mechanisms involved. Arabs aren't angry at us because American Muslims get racially profiled in airports. They're angry at us because our policies in the region, um, are pretty bad. 

So let's not pretend that we can build a better relationship with the Muslim world by "cultivating moderates" like Imam Rauf, or that America can lead by example by peppering fuzzy mosques all over Manhattan. Arabs aren't concerned about our lack of freedom in America. They're concerned about the lack of freedom in their own societies, something which we haven't been particularly helpful with.

Comments

[iPhone Cases]

I am a big fan of jewelry, if my budget allows, I will walk into different jewelry stores and buy some pretty necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings. I even have a jewelry box, only for collecting my favorite jewelries. Trend Alert! Miley Cyrus in [url=http://www.fashioniphone.com/blackberry-series]blackberry battery rechargeable[/url]

Because I have a zeal for jewelry, so I don’t mind spending much time and money shopping for jewelry in various entity stores. I do know that shopping on line is another way of buying jewelry, but I don’t think the purchase on line is reliable. The Unknown Misunderstandings of [url=http://www.fashioniphone.com/iphone-ipad]iphone plastic case[/url] . Here’s the Answer.

[iPhone Cases]

Summer is the season for girls. Some Details to Clean Your iphone skin
It’s a season to show, and a season to enjoy. No matter what kinds of style you choose, some of the goods are essential for girls’ summer. Let us talk about these essential things.The Latest Collections of keypad for Blackberry 8300 are Said to be the Soundest One

[denny]

It is also the only facility on the Eastern Seaboard that can handle the massive new Moncler BRANSON Down Jacket Grey_for Men of LNG tankers. Irving is just as optimistic and sees itself as a potential market for Canaport gas. There’s room on-site to build a gas-fired generating plant, which Goodwin says could export electricity to the U.S. and provide a base-load for wind farms and turbines harnessing the Bay of Fundy’s mighty tides., Irving has provincial approval to test undersea turbines at 11 sites along the New Brunswick coast. The last piece of the puzzle is getting electricity to market. In March, Premier Graham and Maine Moncler black nylon down 'Everest' zip jacket John Baldacci joined forces to promote an “energy corridor” of transmission towers and pipelines through the state, to spur development and better connect New Brunswick energy producers to their customers. The province is desperate to see the project go through, but the proposal set offa political firestorm in Maine, where industrial customers, energy companies and unions banded together to force Moncler STRIPED TECHNICAL MENUIRE SPORT JACKET to ensure the state gets the best deal possible. In May, the state struck a committee to investigate Maine’s energy needs and to review proposals. A report, recommending ways to maximize economic benefits for the state, is due in early December. All this is forcing the company to act in a very unIrving-like way-discussing its plans and inviting public consultation and collaboration. Presenting a plan “developed within the walls of our company” is not an option, says Goodwin, who outlined Irving’s proposals to the committee in Moncler Nantes Hooded Down Coat. “The only project that will be right for the regionand ultimately, by extension, right for our company-will be one where everybody who has a stake in it has weighed in and has had a chance to shape it.”

[wire stripping machine]

Fivestar Tools Co., Ltd Specializing in manufacture electrician tools for crimping, cutting and stripping, such as crimping tools, wire stripper, cable cutter, hydraulic crimping tools, hydraulic pipe benders, hydraulic gear puller, hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic busbar processing tools, hydraulic pumps, network tools, cable tie tools, wire stripping machine and hose crimping machines. In China for over 15 years tools manufacture experience with CE authorization.

[baba]

Right on.

[杭州空调维修]

very

[Jordan shoes]

why the teas in my eyes,becuse i love it so deeply.

[fsf]

Hands gently brushed flowers,
louis vuitton shoes with the red bottom hidden in the room. As these flowers for the growth of autumn several intoxicating moment. Falling petals floating in my light unlined upper garment, the most beautiful patterns as. I lie in flowers,
Louis Vuitton Audra Black M40048.sky cloud-drift. At that moment, I suddenly found that I was that cloud, that cloud floating in this is me, a world, not his home.

[Barbi Oyunu]

The state struck a committee to investigate Maine’s energy needs and to review proposals. A report, recommending ways to maximize economic benefits for the state, is due in early December. All this is forcing the company to act in a very unIrving-like way-discussing its plans and inviting public consultation and collaboration.

[ouyang]

This model of shoes fused the first-class new technology and the most appealing outward appearance, in the man-made snake skin pattern has striking nike air symbol. The Michael • Jordan puts on this pair of shoes to win first most to have the value player to reward and the year defends the player prize best, and brandishes the Yuan once again in the slam dunk big game.

[Discount-newbalance]

New Balance Shoes have been titled as the king of jogging shoes. Whether the presidents of the USA, professional marathon takers, or even the public. They all choose New Balance the top option for running. Different series of New Balance shoes attribute varieties of virtues to your feet. New Balance is a kind of shoes that weighs lighter, runs faster and tones your body muscles spontaneously. New Balance Outlet offers you improved running performance with superb fit & premium features. There are numerous sports shoes brands for you to choose from though, shoes at New Balance Sale do help you run faster and safer.

[Li Bo0520]

Links of London Outlet Shop has a selection of high quality 14k gold baby bangle bracelets that are small and delicate with a little dangling heart for about $188. There are also bangle charm bracelet designs that are ideal for kids or young adults with links of london small heart charms that are engravable. Baby bracelet bangle styles are almost always simple, either just a band of gold or a simple engraved bangle bracelet with a date or links of london sets name on a teeny charm. Childrens bangle bracelets on the other hand can be very ornate, including gemstones, Disney charms, cartoon characters, engravings and even diamonds. Most are solid yellow gold to avoid allergic reactions. The most popular links of london charms bangle bracelets are the Links of London designs which can be quite expensive. However, there are some silver bracelets and enamel bangle styles that are much more affordable, under $50 or $100.

[Li Bo0520]

I was dressing for a little backyard b-day party yesterday, in 90 degree heat I might add, and when I put on my new dress with some flat gold sandals I was still thinking, where’s the fun? Then I grabbed my antique gold lockets necklace from a long chain to layer over my usual necklaces and there it was. So, let’s talk lucky charms. To begin with, have you noticed that links of london . has completely extended and revamped its charm offerings in materials from the relatively affordable sterling to big-time treats of gold, enamel and diamond? The Links of London’s collection includes everything links of london charms from the little princess friendly crown or cupcake, to the initials, martini glasses, or “Olympian” charms based on antique links silver, that will delight the grown up girl. I also love the ideas sweetie bracelets has for adornment options: don’t just charm a bracelet or chain, but hang one on a key chain, on your belt, or my personal favorite, on your purse.

[Best Replica Watches]

That's a good idea,like it!!

[rolex submariner]

thanks for you share ,i like so much,It is so lucky to read your blog,it is full of useful message

[cheap Louis Vuitton]

Nice info I would like to begin by saying, thank you for supplying me with the information I’ve been looking for

[compaq laptop battery]

Many bodies accretion it attainable to dell replacement laptop battery set a calendar admonition so they don’t forget. If you accretion your adjustment lasts below than 60 minutes

[Carl]

Great solution ,That sounds very interesting .

[Andy]

Thanks for putting this in a clear concise format. I appreciate it!

[iPhone Cases]

ow to Take Care of Right iPhone

Cases in for Fall 2010 I believe that every fashion person will not miss this

fall’s essential articles.

[Replica Rolex]

Very good blog, I got a lot of things! If you need to watch, please click on my name, visit our website, where you need to be able to find watch and look forward to your visit! Thank you!

[jordan 1]

Every bit we finished off, I showed brad a prada shoes curtail an employee at the Best grease one's palms anticipate center on because she exploited Twitter to monitoring DC hats device the icky have a emptor constituted birthing at a contender, you said itnike presto justest bribe interposed. on 17878996852002

[new louis vuitton belt]

tattoo pattern etc, creating a series of cheap nfl jerseys clothes.Ed Hardy is nike air max
nike air maxs
nike air max zapatos
nike air max Schuhe
nike zapatos
nike Schuhe not only loved by young people but also welcomed in Hollywood .The composition superb design of Ed Hardy make the rich colors of T Shirt - simple line becomes pleasing to the eye,and the rich variety paints Ed, even launch energy drinks, let people expect changeful mlb jerseys the future of Ed clothing

[sesli sohbet]

Arabs aren't concerned about our lack of freedom in America. They're concerned about the lack of freedom in their own societies, something which we haven't been particularly helpful with.
seslisohbet seslichat chat roulette seslichat

[Gold Charm Bracelet]

It is an issue of religion. So, to get rid of fighting we should avoid this kind of issues, for our betterment.

[thy bilet fiyatları]

merhaba arkadaşlar çok güzel bir site yapmışsınız gerçektende şu bizim nacizane linkimizide kabul ederseniz çok müteşekkir olurum.Görüşmek dileğiyle umarım thy bilet fiyatları konusunda istediğimiz başarıya ulaşırız.

[one dollar watches]

olurum.Görüşmek dileğiyle umarım thy bilet fiyatları konusunda istediğimiz başarıya ulaşırız.

[new laptop battery]

Moncler outlet Body

I'm terribly sorry laptop batteries The best way to make sure that we will feel and look fine is to develop healthy eating habits. Body Dont forget to buy me some ketchup on your way back. Whenever I have free time, I go to the laptop battery store I'm tired of working all day Okey. Thank you. Would you like anything else I always have a big wash to do on Saturdays. Moncler jackets Its near here. Is that so John is tied up at the present time.John Do you have any suggestions Jerseys I just couldn't help it. Wisdom appears in contradiction to itself, which is a trick life plays on philosophy of life. How about yourself However,most of the time people from the two countries do not have any difficulty in understanding each other. laptop batteries really heavy. I'd like a refund on this ticket. A good book is a good friend.

[dada]

why the teas in my eyes,becuse i love it so deeply.

[ugg boot]

A nice green gel sole completes the package. These also came with the silver Air Max premium keychain. Best shoes i've brought for UGG Boots Sale, the grip is unbeleivable can stop and turn on a dime, they fit perfectly and my feet are never sore after playing Nike Air Max in them.I have read some of the bad reviews and I will write again in a few weeks or after my track season to see how they wear.. These premium Air Max Shoes were only available on UGGS in 2006 and were not available in stores. Retail on them was UGG Boots and a matching shirt was released alongside them as well. They feature a nice all patent leather upper with no Cheap UGG Boots on the toe but some stars are pictured in their place.

[columbus ga tree service]

This is rattling a nice writer. I increase the communicator who've posted this spot. This truly a healthful movement sharing this types of spot. I am waiting for much posts in incoming. Thanks again.

[Sale on Ugg Boots]

Nice post.It's all in the eyes and where they are looking~

[air jordan]

It is a good story.

[ugg boots clearance]

Our ugg boots clearance nails aren’t just a convenient place to put colored polish. Nails, on both the fingers and the toes, are made of keratin, the same stuff our hair contains, only denser and harder. Nails are the primate equivalent of hooves and claws on other animals. Animals use their claws or talons to catch prey, climb trees, and defend themselves. Humans have evolved to the point where fingernails are not vital for survival, but there’s no doubt that they’re useful ugg boots clearance. They help when we’re performing fine motor skills, like untying knots and preparing food. They’re also important for scratching (a pleasurable experience most mammals enjoy) and grooming ugg boots clearance.

Toenails are less important than fingernails ugg boots clearance. At this stage of our evolution, they’re little more than remnants. Watching apes and monkeys use their feet to grasp objects reminds us that at one point it was useful to have nails on our toes, but they’re simply not as necessary now. Apes and monkeys also have opposable thumbs on their feet that help their dexterity. Since humans don’t have these, our feet are useful mainly for ambulation ugg boots clearance.

One thing that nails are not for is protection of the nail bed. Contrary to popular belief, they serve no protective purpose ugg boots clearance, and without fingernails or toenails, our digits would not be uncomfortably sensitive; the nail bed would simply become harder and tougher to accommodate the new level of exposure ugg boots outlet.

[ugg boots clearance]

There were rockets like a flight of scintillating birds singing with sweet voices. There were green trees with trunks of dark smoke: their leaves opened like a whole spring unfolding in a moment,and their shining branches dropped glowing flowers down upon the astonished hobbits, disappearing with a sweet scent ugg boots clearance just before they touched their upturned faces.There were fountains of butterflies that flew glittering into the trees;there were pillars of coloured fires that rose and turned into eagles,or sailing ships, or a phalanx of flying swans; there was a red thunderstorm and a shower of yellow rain; there was a forest of silver spears that sprang suddenly into the air with a yell like an embattled army,and came down again into the Water with a hiss like a hundred hot ugg boots clearancesnakes.And there was also one last surprise, in honour of Bilbo, and it startled the hobbits exceedingly, as Gandalf intended. The lights went out.A great smoke went up.It shaped itself like a mountain seen in the distance,and began to glow at the summit. It spouted green and scarlet flames.Out flew a red-golden dragon?not life-size,but terribly life-like:fire came from his louis vuitton outlet, his eyes glared down; there was a roar,and he whizzed three times over the heads of the crowd.They all ducked,and many fell flat on their faces.The dragon passed like an express train,turned a somersault,and burst over Bywater with a deafening explosion.

[ugg boots clearance]

Dortmunder backed up the Caprice,UGG Boots Clearance then walked to the Cadillac again, opened the chauffeur's door and said, "Move over."
Kelp made room, and Van Golden slid over into the middle of the seat. He said, "I hope you birds are bright enough to surrender if some state UGG Boots Clearancetrooper happens by. I don't want to be a hostage or a victim or anything like that."
Kelp, given an opportunity to produce another of his lines from the book, said, "Keep it down. I told you, we don't scare the kid."UGG Boots Clearance
But he'd said it without lifting his mask away from his mouth. Van Golden looked at him and said, "What?"
"Forget it," Kelp said.Clearance UGGS
"What?"
Kelp took the mask away from his mouth. "Forget it!"
"You don't have to shout, fella," Ugg boots clearanceVan Golden said. "I'm right next to you."
Dortmunder started the Cadillac and backed it away from the truck. Then Murch pulled out the two wooden planks they were going to use instead of a metal ramp. Ugg boots clearanceMay was the one who had pointed out that if they used a ramp they wouldn't be able to put it back in after the car was inside the truck, since the car's wheels would be in the way. Dortmunder had said, "And that's the book we're supposed to follow," but Murch had immediately suggested a pair of planks, which could be stored under the Cadillac once it was inside.Ugg boots clearance
But it took a while to place them. Dortmunder sat with both hands on the wheel, and Murch kept running back and forth between the truck and the car, making minor shifts in the two planks, lining them up with the front wheels and trying to keep them nice and parallel. Finally, content, he climbed up into the truck and gestured for Dortmunder to drive forward.
Slowly they went up the ramp. They could feel the planks bending beneath the weight, but Murch had positioned them properly and the tires were nicely in the middle of each plank. The front tires; the rear tires were still on the ground when the bumper scraped against the rear of the truck.

[aion]

There are many competing in our lives,
Aion Kinah game as is. Click on
Buy Aion Kinah to play

[sesli sohbet]

I don't really understand this. Will the mosque/community center send a powerful message that America is a land of freedom for Muslims, even 2.5 blocks from the site of the 9/11 attacks? There are good arguments in support of Park51. This, I suspect, is not one of them. No one ever decided to join a terrorist group in Egypt because they were reading New York Times articles about civil liberties abuses against Muslims in Alabama. If this is about helping diffuse Muslim anger abroad, then I wish supporters of this odd hypothesis would clarify the causal mechanisms involved. Arabs aren't angry at us because American Muslims get racially profiled in airports. They're angry at us because our policies in the region, um, are pretty bad.
sohbet chat seslisohbet seslichat seslisohbet siteleri seslichat siteleri xat

[rolex replica]

up with the front wheels and trying to keep them nice and parallel. Finally, content, he climbed up into the truck and gestured for Dortmunder to drive forward.
Slowly they went up the ramp. They could feel the planks bending beneath the weight, but Murch had positioned them properly and the tires were nicely in the middle of each plank. The front tires; the rear tires were still on the ground when the bumper

[white iphone 4]

Il ya certainement beaucoup de détails comme celui de prendre en considération.

[wholesale knockoff handbags]

how can I post a comment?

[iphone case shop]

récapitulation des Grands, je ne peux même pas croire que vous avez pu écrire that.I eu tant d'inquiétude en train de regarder cela et je pensais que j'étais le seul qui avait la rage contre nature / haine pour Kelly, heureux je ne suis pas le seul, comme je me concerne. Ces femmes montrent que vous pouvez l'age sans m?rir.

[Best fashion designers]

Thanks for blogging this, it was quite handy and showed me quite a bit

[türk sikiş]

This certainly applies in your case.

[türk seks]

It is a good story.

[冷夜]

s. Irving is just as optimistic and sees itself as a potential market for C

[knockoff handbags]

that is right,,,i like your words.

[havyar jeli]

American scientists, depression and anxiety in mice given only antidepressant antidepressant and anti-inflammatory therapy in mice given a "more successful " saw that.

[Replica handbags]

How many bags do you have ? now I have GM M40144, speedy 25 M41528, Diraitofuru PM M40352, Diraitofuru MM M40353, Neverful PM M40155, Neverful MM M40156, Neverful GM M40157, keepall 55 M41414, keepall 50 M41416 and my most lovely Artsy MM M40249.

[wholesale replica handbags]

Good ,i have a thought about you post ,thank you .

[cheapshoesaaa]

Yes, the answer is that we closed ourselves not to let other countries know about us, and this led us to a very hard road on which we suffered many wars that many European countries launched.

[replica handbags]

I like very you article, it is so right....haha

[Air Force One]

Only an injunction)0f the lessening Can avoid that problem． Defendant： 1)Our name accurately reflected the first BaFfle of the owner of the store．andwe used the word“secret”as a kind of inside ioke because we wanted to keep the new business a secret from a former boss at a competing store．

[Lacoste Trainers]

The nomination of the winner depends on the capability and spirit of the personality to finish the race.I like the post very much as it contain informative in knowledge.I like pics of Chelsea shares of the beauty of running in Madison, Wisconsin.I want to congratulate the winner for the nomination race.I want to know suggestion from others.

[Polo Outlet]

i come here first time. You can share some of your article, I'm like you write something, really very good! I will continue to focus on

[jordan high heels]

The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch swing with，never say a word，and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you've ever had.

[Oakley Sunglasses]

Perhaps this is one of the most interesting blogs that I have ever seen. Interesting article, Funny comment. Keep it up!

[knockoff handbags]

Thank you for your sharing.It's very helpful for me,It's so Great.

[renlewei]

In 1923, Gucci was incorporated in Florence, Italy.From the late 40's to 60's, Gucci trotted out of the bag with bamboo handleauthentic discounted gucci bags

[North Face Fleece Sale]

(it doesn't even deserve the name telemarketing or telesales),

[usb hub]

The key fact is that we are fighting a war for the hearts and minds of non-radical Muslims, and the Park 51 uproar is helping drive potential allies into the arms of the enemy. It is madness.

[USB Cable]

e/community center send a powerful message that America is a land of freedom for Muslims, even 2.5 blocks from the site of the 9/11 attacks? There are good arguments in support of Park51. This, I suspect, is not one of them. No one ever decided to join a terrorist group in Egypt because they were reading New York Times articles about civil liberties abuses against Muslims in Alabama. If this is about helping diffuse Muslim anger abroad, then I wish supporters of this odd hypothesis would clarify the causal mechanisms involved. Arabs aren't ang

[replica handbags]

thanks admin for sharing this cool thing with us.