those who oppose the mosque by the side of ground zero, would they oppose a church near Oklahoma memorial, coz the guy who blew up the building was a christian? thats not american spirit, if the local law doesnot prohibit them from doing that, then why should it be heated subject for national debate . in my understanding, if america considers and recognizes islam as a religion , then they should have equal rights as christians, jews or hindus or others who live here.