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If this isn't a case for Federal intervention, then I'm living in the wrong country. NYC_SKP Dec 2014 #1
The "Islam Wants No Peace" meme enables this horseshit. rug Dec 2014 #4
It sure does, and when I see that phrase used sarcastically around here, it makes me nauseous. cbayer Dec 2014 #7
How much time do you have? merrily Dec 2014 #11
Exactly !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SamKnause Dec 2014 #14
Thank you. You as well. merrily Dec 2014 #15
is there a website you would recommend that could rurallib Dec 2014 #22
Democracy Now is a good starting point. SamKnause Dec 2014 #33
read the book d_r Dec 2014 #53
They are going to 'revisit' that issue. Idiots. They know they'll be sued to shit. CurtEastPoint Dec 2014 #2
And BTW, it's not a small town. It's sizable, a suburb and prolly 100% Repube/Baptist. CurtEastPoint Dec 2014 #3
Right, and only 30 miles outside of Atlanta. cbayer Dec 2014 #6
Idiots shenmue Dec 2014 #5
Good to see that they are going to apply zoning and parking restrictions Downwinder Dec 2014 #8
What, no pitchforks? merrily Dec 2014 #9
Let's post as many images as we can find of these bigots. cbayer Dec 2014 #10
kinda hurts to see the youth of so many of those protesting. barbtries Dec 2014 #34
I know. It sure does look different than the protests of my youth. cbayer Dec 2014 #37
The protestors' apparent ages struck me as well. pinto Dec 2014 #52
Yeah, it is. This is why when people say the youth will fix things because Nay Dec 2014 #54
Me too . People think the hate will " die off" but what I see is that it has propagated quite well lunasun Dec 2014 #65
It's all about the automobile. Cartoonist Dec 2014 #12
Just to be clear, do you see this as a land-use issue or a religious issue? cbayer Dec 2014 #13
Hard to say Cartoonist Dec 2014 #17
Looks like the synagogue won. What about the one in this article? cbayer Dec 2014 #18
Asking a question twice Cartoonist Dec 2014 #20
Not answering the question twice just reinforces your avoidance. cbayer Dec 2014 #21
Be more specific next time Cartoonist Dec 2014 #23
No, it's good old bigotry at work. Nothing new there. cbayer Dec 2014 #24
Fuckin' purity tests Android3.14 Dec 2014 #63
Excuse me? cbayer Dec 2014 #64
And Eric Garner was all about enforcing the tax on cigarettes. rug Dec 2014 #16
you are extraordinarily naive Cartoonist Dec 2014 #19
Something like this happened locally Lordquinton Dec 2014 #25
Where did this happen? cbayer Dec 2014 #26
This is not the America I was taught to take pride in. obxhead Dec 2014 #27
This is the reich wing / kkk vision of "freedum" mb999 Dec 2014 #62
I would bet Old Codger Dec 2014 #28
Murica has spoken! Phlem Dec 2014 #29
I wonder how many of the 4 who voted against the mosque would insist that they are strongly ... Jim__ Dec 2014 #30
More fucking idiots. Enthusiast Dec 2014 #31
Pretty pasty-faced looking city council there bluestateguy Dec 2014 #32
Take it to the Supreme Court, they'll rule for religious "freedom" mountain grammy Dec 2014 #35
Not sure if zoning varies from state to state but louis-t Dec 2014 #36
While a mosque isn't a risk of religious tyranny? Albertoo Dec 2014 #38
Yes, it's called freedom of speech, and outlawing it is usually considered tyranny. Jim__ Dec 2014 #39
Greek tragedy: how far should democracy let its enemies go? Albertoo Dec 2014 #41
If free speech is outlawed, your democracy isn't worth much. Jim__ Dec 2014 #42
Worse yet, I think he's advocating for not allowing this mosque to open. cbayer Dec 2014 #43
I am for a democracy that defends itself Albertoo Dec 2014 #45
Freedom of religion is a convenient free pass? Should we toss the 1st amendment in cbayer Dec 2014 #48
In the democracy he's advocating, his post would be outlawed. - n/t Jim__ Dec 2014 #49
He seems to be an expert on just about everything, though. cbayer Dec 2014 #50
What does this single person have to do with the issue of this op? cbayer Dec 2014 #40
Gee, so many questions. Albertoo Dec 2014 #44
I still don't know what a telecuranist it. cbayer Dec 2014 #46
He doesn't hold any government office to enforce his opinions. rug Dec 2014 #47
Sad K&R.... daleanime Dec 2014 #51
In case some might not remember... StandingInLeftField Dec 2014 #55
This is the first I have ever heard of this. That's some crazy. cbayer Dec 2014 #57
I had a lot of experience with Kennesaw, GA in the 1980's....... TinkerTot55 Dec 2014 #56
Why do you think there is a muslim population there? cbayer Dec 2014 #58
More and more people are moving to bedroom communities near large cities.... TinkerTot55 Dec 2014 #60
That is one sad place. cbayer Dec 2014 #61
I had an aunt and uncle who lived there. armed_and_liberal Dec 2014 #67
Sure hope they file a lawsuit against the council. sinkingfeeling Dec 2014 #59
probably because much of the opposition wasn't exactly about zoning ordinances- just so there is no lunasun Dec 2014 #66
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