NY mosque investor declines Trump's buyout offer

The issue of building an Islamic cultural center and mosque near World Trade Center has caught the attention of many individuals. In this case, that individual would have to be no other but the real estate giant, Donald Trump. Mr.Trump offered to buy the location 25 percent more then what the original investors had paid. Unfortunately, this offer was rejected instantly.

Mr.Trump said, "I am making this offer as a resident of New York and citizen of the United States, not because I think the location is a spectacular one (because it is not), but because it will end a very serious, inflammatory, and highly divisive situation that is destined, in my opinion, to only get worse,"

There are supporters from both sides of the issue. Some believes that the plan of building an Islamic center near the World Trade Center is insensitive to families of the victims of the 9/11 attack. However, proponents support the project because it is a reflection of religious freedom and diversity.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100909/ap_on_bi_ge/us_nyc_mosque_trump

Post by: Christina Cheng