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Wilders at Ground Zero: No New Mecca

Published on : 11 September 2010 - 11:05pm | By Willemien Groot (Photo: ANP)
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Anti-Islam MP Geert Wilders has added his voice to protests against plans to build an Islamic cultural centre in the vicinity from Ground Zero in New York. The Dutch politician was speaking at a ceremony marking the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in the US. He had been invited by a group called Stop Islamisation Of America.

Mr Wilders said the WTC buildings, know as the Twin Towers, were chosen as terrorist targets because of their symbolic significance. “No place on earth had a more multi-ethnic, multi-racial, and multi-lingual workforce than New York’s proud towers. That is exactly why they were targeted.”

“We who have come to speak today, object to this mosque project because its promoter and his wealthy sponsors have never suggested building a centre to promote tolerance and interfaith understanding where it is really needed: In Mecca – a town where non-Muslims are not even allowed to enter, let alone build churches, synagogues, temples or community centres.”

Nations of tolerance
Building a mosque close to Ground Zero would betray those who were killed on 11 September 2001, Mr Wilders added. “For their sakes we cannot tolerate a mosque on or near Ground Zero. For their sakes loud and clear we say: No mosque here! For their sakes, we must draw the line. So that New York, rooted in Dutch tolerance, will never become New Mecca.”

Frequently interrupted by applause and chanting, Mr Wilders continued his milder-than-usual speech by praising New York for the freedom and tolerance which it is famed for. But "a tolerant society is not a suicidal society. It must defend itself against the powers of darkness, the force of hatred and the blight of ignorance. It cannot tolerate the intolerant – and survive," he warned.

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Mr Wilders noted that a poll conducted in the immediate wake of 9/11 showed that "two thirds of the Muslim immigrants in the Netherlands expressed partial or full understanding for the terrorists. If a mosque were built here on Ground Zero such people would feel triumphant."

Full text of Geert Wilders’ speech at www.geertwilders.nl

 

Discussion

George Hussain 4 October 2010 - 5:03pm / France

Geert Wilders is exactly right in his comments and films. Islam is a sect which aims for killing people who follows other faiths. The present day politicians are supporting muslims without knowing their real face. Seeing their pretended calm and crying for peace, politicians, common people and government officials are becoming fools themselves. All the muslims are time bombs. They are waiting for the right time to engulf entire civil society. Check out other muslim countries what is happening there. Check Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Afganistan, Iraq, Iran, Somalia, Sudan, and almost all the African muslim countries and their lawlessness. No peace there. Everyday bombings, killings, suicide bombings, bombing of schools, bombing of cinema theatres and killing of other faith people etc etc.. Even in France we start to get trouble in a big way because the rulers allowed the muslims to immigrate to France. It is going to be a serious trouble in 5 years everywhere in Europe. Muslims are going to start armed struggle to enforce their shariat laws by intimidating people and law makers. If you people able to see the incoming danger please start take action right now to stop islam from growing now at ANY COST IN ORDER TO SAVE OUR PEACE LOVING FUTURE GENERATION. If politicans who are only aiming for muslims votes and not caring for the future generation, can oppose the right law maker such asGeert Wilders and others. But as a Peace Loving Peace person I begging the People of World atleast now please realise the imminent dangers from Islam and their followers. So share your part to protect OUR PEOPLE from the killers. Check more facts about Islsm in www.prophetofdoom.com and www.intent.agniveer.com and spread this news to our fellow friends too. SAVE WORLD: SAVE PEACE AND DEMOCRACY PREVAIL. PLEASE.

George Hussain 4 October 2010 - 5:01pm / France

Geert Wilders is exactly right in his comments and films. Islam is a sect which aims for killing people who follows other faiths. The present day politicians are supporting muslims without knowing their real face. Seeing their pretended calm and crying for peace, politicians, common people and government officials are becoming fools themselves. All the muslims are time bombs. They are waiting for the right time to engulf entire civil society. Check out other muslim countries what is happening there. Check Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Afganistan, Iraq, Iran, Somalia, Sudan, and almost all the African muslim countries and their lawlessness. No peace there. Everyday bombings, killings, suicide bombings, bombing of schools, bombing of cinema theatres and killing of other faith people etc etc.. Even in France we start to get trouble in a big way because the rulers allowed the muslims to immigrate to France. It is going to be a serious trouble in 5 years everywhere in Europe. Muslims are going to start armed struggle to enforce their shariat laws by intimidating people and law makers. If you people able to see the incoming danger please start take action right now to stop islam from growing now at ANY COST IN ORDER TO SAVE OUR PEACE LOVING FUTURE GENERATION. If politicans who are only aiming for muslims votes and not caring for the future generation, can oppose the right law maker such asGeert Wilders and others. But as a Peace Loving Peace person I begging the People of World atleast now please realise the imminent dangers from Islam and their followers. So share your part to protect OUR PEOPLE from the killers. Check more facts about Islsm in www.prophetofdoom.com and www.intent.agniveer.com and spread this news to our fellow friends too. SAVE WORLD: SAVE PEACE AND DEMOCRACY PREVAIL. PLEASE.

liam 13 September 2010 - 3:56am / Canada

Would that we had a hundred with the courage and clear-sightedness of Geert Wilders.

Instead, we in Canada have a bunch of grovelling career politicians who, because the two main parties are neck and neck in the polls, say nothing. They are so are terrified of losing electoral advantage. And they are aided in their cowardice by the liberal/left who have the real control of the levers of power and refuse to see any facts that don't fit their narrative. And let's not even begin to talk about that Muslim apologist who leads America.

Take care of Geert, Dutchmen. You've already lost Fortuyn and van Gogh - two who dared to speak out against these religious facsists who cloak their Nazism behind the Koran.

No Dhimmi 13 September 2010 - 1:30am

It is said that some of Wilders's supporters were "shocked" to hear that he wants to ban the Koran in Holland. The only non-Muslims who would "shocked" at the call to ban the Koran are those who haven't read it. Their blatant ignorance of what the Koran contains hardly inspires me to respect their opinion on the subject.

If I understand correctly, what Wilders has said is that SINCE "Mein Kampf" is banned in Holland, there is little reason not to ban the Quran as well, because it is every bit as warmongering as Hitler's tome. In fact, I've read both, and "Mein Kampf" is FAR milder and less hateful than the Koran. So, the Koran should actually be banned BEFORE "Mein Kampf."

Moreover, if Wilders can be tried for "hate speech" or something to the effect for simply exposing violent Quran quotes, then the book itself must be viewed as "hate speech," which it clearly is.

The world simply must get over its childish and hypocritical myopia when it comes to Islam. How much blood and gore will you accept before you see the light?

Anonymous 12 September 2010 - 12:54pm / New Zealand

Forget your own politicians. They are too scared of the muslims to take any action. This "battle" is not against a religion,or individual muslim people, it is against a nasty political ideology that relies on the koran to justify the threats of violence to get its way, which incidentally leads to their aim of creating and dominating a worldwide state of Islam. Heaven help us. And heaven help Geert Wilders who is an honest and brave man. Pres. Obama said that America is not at war against terrorists. But surely he must see that Islam and its terrorists are fighting a war against the West. A sneaky unconventional war of infiltration, but nevertheless a war. Are you brave enough to recognise this?

Tony Ryals 12 September 2010 - 7:29am

Is the Dutch media afraid or unable to say 'ICTS International'? We know that Geert Wilders and other Dutch poliyicos are covering up for them.We know the U.S.media had a block out of mentioning their company name on Christmas 2009 when they being in control of Schiphol Airport Amsterdam allowed the Nigerian 'crotch' bomber to board flight 253 from Amsterdam to Detroit.And we know the U.S.media is against informing its own citizens of the Israelis of ICTS International's role in the guarding of Logan Airport Boston on 9/11 as well as allowing or aiding Richard Reid the shoe bomber to board with his shoe bomb at DeGualle Paris shortly after 9/11.Are you guys not supposed to report that either cause I didn't find it in Dutch news english or otherwise following Christmas 2009 Amsterdam to Schiphol incident. Sometimes I believe we would have had more freedom including of speech,under Asddam Hussein than we do under present U.S.,UK,German,Dutch,etc.,regimes who overthrew him.At least women weren't required to wear chadors under his rule as they are today in Iraq under NATO 'rule'.
As an American I beg you Dutch to stand up and kick Israelis of ICTS International who 'guarded Logan Boston Airport where according to U.S.government the two planes that hit the WTC September 11,2001 ORIGINATED FROM.No more shoe bombers or crotch bombers or stock fraud from that criminal gang Geert Wilders and other Dutch politicos house at Schiphol.Pleeeease ! As an American I surrender just get the Israeli goons at Schiphol to cease and desist !:

http://www.secinfo.com/dr66r.v2y6.htm

We face significant potential liability claims.

As a result of the September 11th terrorists attacks numerous lawsuits
have been commenced against us and our U.S. subsidiary. The cases arise out of
airport security services provided for United Flight 175 out of Logan Airport in
Boston, Massachusetts which crashed into the World Trade Center. In addition, to
the present claims additional claims may be asserted. The outcome of these or
additional cases is uncertain. If there is an adverse outcome with respect to
any of these claims which is not covered by insurance, then there may be a
significant adverse impact on us. - Menachen Atzmon,ICTS International,SEC filing

http://indymedia.us/en/2010/09/43248.shtml

WTC,9/11,ICTS International,NY Mosque:Netherlands Geert Wilders,Barack
Obama Declare 9/11 Official April Fools Day

What do Mansoor Ijaz,Barack Obama,Geert Wilders,NY Mayor Michael Bloomberg,
Asra Nomani,Judea Pearl all have in common besides opening their big
mouths again this
time re the construction pro or con of a '9/11 Mosque' ? They all know
that the two planes
that hit Rudy Giuliani's WTC and now Mayor Bloomberg's 'ground zer0'
on 9/11/01 were
under the 'security' of ICTS International-Huntleigh owned(through
stock fraud) by felon Menachem
Atzmon and his fellow Shin Beit Israeli crime family.They allowed
Richard Reid the shoe bomber who
Daniel Pearl was investigating at the time of his beheading in
Pakistan to board an American Airlines
flight to the U.S.from DeGualle Airport France even though they knew
who he was having facilitated his
trip to Israel on El Al from Schiphol Airport Amsterdam pre 9/11!

Tjeerd 12 September 2010 - 5:40am / Canada

I wish more had the courage of Geert Wilders.
Some have their heads in the sand, but most are quiet because of fear.
Islamists instill fear in everyone, especially those on the media.

Read Robert Fulfords column in today's National Post.
A respected Canadian Journalist.

http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2010/09/11/robert-fulford-lessons-of...

vogelaar 12 September 2010 - 3:25am / Canada

I read about Geert Wilders in both English and Dutch and I wish we had someone like this in Canada. I don't understand why the CDA has such a problem accepting him or his message. I think that in the next Dutch elections he will end up as Minister President!

Lilith 12 September 2010 - 3:03am / Canada

I have listened to Geert W. for almost a year. He is the most eloquant speaker I ever heard. He is so self confident and knowledgable. He does not yell or rant. I hope more and more people worldwide start listening carefully.

Anonymous 12 September 2010 - 3:00am

I respect him very much for saying the truth and being courageous, he is the leader & Dutch people should be proud of him.
Qur’an was simply a reflection of Muhammad’s demented character and of his misplaced ambition. The more you know, the more you will come to despise the fraud Muhammad perpetrated on his fellow Arabs and they on human kind. To know the Qur’an is to reject Islam.

Lydia 12 September 2010 - 12:47am

What a man! What courage, what conviction. I wish he was a leader in our country. He is a leader of the world. Do the Dutch people know we think of him as bigger than a rock star over here?

Anonymous 12 September 2010 - 2:35am / Canada

I agree with you Lydia
God bless him

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