I just have to add my two cents on this issue and then I'll be done.
I can't express how upsetting this whole event is to me, and how disrespectful and disgraceful Pastor Jones is to me. I myself am not a religious person, but I thought the point of many religions, never mind a "world outreach center", was to spread peace and love. However, this event will spread nothing but more hate and racism if it is carried out. What Jones did not anticipate was how widespread media coverage is today. He has been warned by US Military leaders who feel like the event will put the lives of our troops in danger.
Media coverage does not just affect our lives here in the United States. While pastor Jones is fully in his first amendment right to practice a hateful book burning, the troops over seas fighting for his right to do so are being put in danger. People need to be respectful; not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it can really impact the lives other.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/09/10/florida.quran.burning/index.html
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