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The 'Mosque at Ground Zero' and Religious Freedom
Opposition to Islamic mosques is not confined to New York City and elsewhere it’s focused not on September 11 but on the Muslim religion. Are there parallels in American history? What are the consequences for the constitutional guarantee of religious freedom? Also, Obama catches a "primary" break in Colorado while Palin’s "Mama Grizzly" concedes in Georgia. On Reporter's Notebook, remember N1H1 flu? It’s now officially not a pandemic.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenOpposition to Islamic mosques is not confined to New York City and elsewhere it’s focused not on September 11 but on the Muslim religion. Are there parallels in American history? What are the consequences for the constitutional guarantee of religious freedom? Also, Obama catches a "primary" break in Colorado while Palin’s “Mama Grizzly” concedes in Georgia. On Reporter's Notebook, H1N1 flu has not been the worldwide killer predicted when the World Health Organization declared a "pandemic." Was there a false alarm?
Banner image: Opponents of a proposed Islamic cultural center near Ground Zero hold signs during a community board meeting to debate the issue in lower Manhattan May 25, 2010 in New York City. Photo: Chris Hondros/Getty Images
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