I find it amusing that zoning laws may cement (so to speak) the building of that controversial mosque in New York City, although I also think it's the Right Thing in both First Amendment and Wheaton's Law terms.
"an effort by some to get the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission to designate the building now at the site—previously an old Burlington Coat Factory—as a landmark, to prevent it from being torn down and replaced by the proposed Islamic center"
Like Fenm mentioned from the article, people are trying to get it changed into a "Landmark", but they could also try proposing to change the zoning, and I'm certain there are a few other things they could try.
Honestly, I think people are being ridiculous about it. It's being covered as if it's RIGHT ON "ground zero", in which case I could understand the rage, but IT'S NOT.
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Date: Aug. 18th, 2010 07:50 am (UTC)From:"an effort by some to get the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission to designate the building now at the site—previously an old Burlington Coat Factory—as a landmark, to prevent it from being torn down and replaced by the proposed Islamic center"
Oh, for the love o' Pete...
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Date: Aug. 19th, 2010 06:03 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: Aug. 18th, 2010 02:15 pm (UTC)From:Honestly, I think people are being ridiculous about it. It's being covered as if it's RIGHT ON "ground zero", in which case I could understand the rage, but IT'S NOT.
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