I think what bothers me most is that many, many people stood up and asked that this not be approved and it was despite all the protesting. NY and this country really has not healed since 9/11, so I can understand why this strikes such a raw nerve. That being said, I have many Muslim friends. They don't hate the U.S. They don't advocate for the 9/11 hijackers. They came here because they wanted to live in peace and not be subjected to the violence and radicalism that is plaguing their religion and country. I'm sick of the constant perpetuation that all Muslims are evil. I'm sorry but Islam is not the only religion with radicals in it. Christianity, anyone? How about the abortion clinic bombers? How about the assholes from Westboro who protest at military funerals? Part of me disapproves of the building, the other says part of the foundation of this country was based on freedom of religion. I don't know, I'm still a bit undecided on this situation.