Ground Zero Mosque, Too Close or Too Far

I think I have come up with the perfect location for the 9/11 mosque. Some say it is too close to the terrorist massacre that occurred but I say it is not close enough. I mean why should the mosque be built a whole two blocks away from ground zero. I propose that the mosque be located on the top floor of the Freedom Tower. Yes, one third of a mile up in the air in the replacement to the World Trade Center is the ideal place and fulfills several important goals.

I suspect it will be difficult to lease out the space on that floor. For whatever reason, companies and employees may fear occupying the top floor. By locating the mosque on that floor it alleviates this concern. Perhaps as time goes on they will need to expand and occupy more floors. Probably a Halal restaurant will need to be built on the floor. Maybe some office space or sleeping quarters for visiting Muslim leaders and dignitaries. Yes, put them all on the top floors of the Freedom Tower.

As tenants the Muslim community will be paying rent to support the existence of the replacement to the World Trade Center. This is a wonderful way to demonstrate their rejection of extremist Muslims. What better way to spend their dollars than to assist in the success of the building that was brought down in the name of Islam. Quite a statement by moderate Muslims that they will not be brought down by the extremists amongst their ranks.

The Mosque will be called the Cordoba Mosque in the Sky and will be the highest Mosque in the world attracting many tourists. The top floors will be packed with Muslim tourists from around the world to take in the views, be called to prayer, and to catch a bite at the Halal Windows of the World.

By putting a mosque on the top floor I think the chances of another similar attack on the building is brought way down. Al Quaeda will certainly be deterred from sending another plane or planting a car bomb in the basement if the result is the destruction of the Cordoba Mosque in the Sky along with their brethren in the building. It serves as a great deterrent.

Finally, Imam Rauf should have his top floor office facing New Jersey with all glass windows so he has a great view of any incoming aircraft.