Tuesday, New York City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission denied landmark status to the 150-year-old building located two blocks away from ground zero; local developers want to convert the building into an Islamic community center and mosque. The debate over the ground zero mosque has created quite a stir worldwide.
New York City mayor, Michael Bloomberg supports the mosque, while Sarah Palin has made it clear she doesn’t and said that it “stabs the hearts” of Americans. Sarah Palin tweeted and asked «peaceful New Yorkers» to «pls refute the Ground Zero mosque plan if you believe catastrophic pain caused @ Twin Towers site is too raw, too real.»