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Does the imam have a legal right to build the mosque at Ground Zero? The answer is yes. But is it the right thing to do?
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"Does the imam have a legal right to build the mosque at Ground Zero? The answer is yes. But is it the right thing to do? The answer is no. And most Americans, and most moderate Muslims, join with me in that call"

- Kilari Anand Paul

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In this quote, Kilari Anand Paul is going over the controversial subject of building a mosque at Ground Zero, the site of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He acknowledges that legally, the imam has the right to construct the mosque, but questions whether it is the ethically ideal choice. He believes that while it might be within their legal rights, it is not the right thing to do. He also discusses that most of Americans and moderate Muslims share his belief that constructing the mosque at Ground Zero is not the best strategy. This quote highlights the complex and sensitive nature of the concern and the varying viewpoints surrounding it.

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Kilari Anand Paul This quote is written / told by Kilari Anand Paul somewhere between September 25, 1963 and today. He was a famous Priest from USA. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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