Learning from Obama’s Resolve
He supports the construction of an Islamic Center near Ground Zero, upholding the principle of freedom of religion, even though his popularity ratings could plunge.
September 1, 2010
THIS drama can be called President Barack Obama versus the majority of his people. He took an unpopular stance: opposing the majority opinion objecting to the plan of building an Islamic center near Ground Zero in New York. This is the first time as Afro-American President in the United States is forced to go against the majority—including some of his own supporters.
Obama’s view is that the Muslim minority have the same right to follow thei
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