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Title: Fire at Tenn. Mosque Building Site Ruled Arson
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CBS News
URL Source: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/08/28/national/main6814690.shtml
Published: Aug 29, 2010
Author: staff
Post Date: 2010-08-29 18:35:52 by Ferret
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Comments: 23
Construction Equipment at Site of Planned Islamic Center Torched; Vocal Protests Against Mosque Have Been Ongoing Federal officials are investigating a fire that started overnight at the site of a new Islamic center in a Nashville suburb. Ben Goodwin of the Rutherford County Sheriff's Department confirmed to CBS Affiliate WTVF that the fire, which burned construction equipment at the future site of the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro, is being ruled as arson. Special Agent Andy Anderson of the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives told CBS News that the fire destroyed one piece of construction equipment and damaged three others. Gas was poured over the equipment to start the fire, Anderson said. The ATF, FBI and Rutherford County Sheriff's Office are conducting a joint investigation into the fire, Anderson said. WTVF reports firefighters were alerted by a passerby who saw flames at the site. One large earth hauler was set on fire before the suspect or suspects left the scene. The chair of the center's planning committee, Essim Fathy, said he drove to the site at around 5:30 a.m. Saturday morning after he was contacted by the sheriff's department. "Our people and community are so worried of what else can happen," said Fathy. "They are so scared." The fire was smoldering by the time Fathy and the center's imam, Ossama Bahloul, had arrived. Fathy was told that responders had smelled gasoline near the fire. Fathy was later contacted by members of the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security, who told him the incident was under investigation and to remain calm. Digging had begun at the site, which was planned as a place of worship for the approximately 250 Muslim families in the Murfreesboro area, but no structure had been built yet, according to Saleh Sbenaty, a member of the planning committee and a professor of engineering technology at Middle Tennessee State University. "This is a shock," said Sbenaty. "We've had small act of vandals. But this is going to be a crime and whoever did it, they should be punished to the full extent of the law." The center had operated for years out of a small business suite. Planning members said the new building, which was being constructed next to a church, would help accommodate the area's growing Muslim community. "We unfortunately did not experience hostilities for the 30 years we've been here and have only seen the hostility since approval of the site plan for the new center," said Sbenaty. Opponents of a new Islamic center say they believe the mosque will be more than a place of prayer; they are afraid the 15-acre site that was once farmland will be turned into a terrorist training ground for Muslim militants bent on overthrowing the U.S. government. "They are not a religion. They are a political, militaristic group," Bob Shelton, a 76-year-old retiree who lives in the area, told The Associated Press. Shelton was among several hundred demonstrators who recently wore "Vote for Jesus" T-shirts and carried signs that said "No Sharia law for USA!," referring to the Islamic code of law. Others took their opposition further, spray painting a sign announcing the "Future site of the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro" and tearing it up. Earlier this summer opponents criticized the planned mosque at hearings held by the Rutherford County Commission, as supporters held prayer vigils. At one such prayer vigil, WTVF reported opponents speaking out against construction. "No mosque in Murfreesboro. I don't want it. I don't want them here," Evy Summers said to WTVF. "Go start their own country overseas somewhere. This is a Christian country. It was based on Christianity."
Protesters, left, and counterprotesters shout at each other during a July 14 demonstration about a planned mosque and Islamic center, in front of the Rutherford County Courthouse in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Overnight a suspicious fire was started at the mosque's construction site. (AP Photo/Christopher Berkey)
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#1. To: Ferret (#0)
Here's one of the goobers the Reich Wing is stirring up into a frenzy. Not historically a good thing.
"Satan / Cheney in "08" after living in the south most of my adult life, I can say these people have wonderfull heart and baa with the best of them....no brains...little glory
Most folk'll never lose a toe, but then again, some folk'll... Like Cletus the Slack-jawed Yokel. I bet you the tattoos to teeth ratio of that crowd is on the order of 2 or 3 to one, at least.
Anyone wondering why the ATF is investigating a simple, local arson case?
"No mosque in Murfreesboro. I don't want it. I don't want them here," Evy Summers said to WTVF. "Go start their own country overseas somewhere. This is a Christian country. It was based on Christianity."
#2. To: tom007 (#1)
#3. To: paddlefeet (#2)
(Edited)
#4. To: Ferret (#0)
Waiting too late to oppose tyranny has always led to bloodshed.
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#5. To: Critter (#4)
Yes.
Anyone wondering why the ATF is investigating a simple, local arson case?
"we ought to lay off the criticism" -- Pinguinite, circa 2010-05-26 22:17:22 ET
#6. To: Critter, 4 (#4)
Anyone wonder why 250 muzzies are in Murfreesboro, TN? My Dear God, STOP the infusion of these creatures! Are we insane, or what? Has anyone noticed that they never want to go to Africa, South America, Antarctica, or anywhere that white's don't live?
#7. To: Critter (#4)
Only an anti-semitic, holocaust-denying, conspiracy therorist, wannabe terrorist would wonder about something like that. It's the duty of every cum-guzzling, jew- fellating, ZioNutter to report you to the "proper authorities." Paging AKA Mallethead and joo-rah! ADL CODE RED ALERT!
Anyone wondering why the ATF is investigating a simple, local arson case?
Mike Flaherty: Yeah, it's been there a long time. I wish I knew which corner.
My Man Godfrey (1936)
#8. To: Esso (#7)
Eat any Jews lately?
#9. To: Ferret (#0)
Very unfortunate, even though probably just one or two perpetrators who had to get liquored up first. News of this will be trumpeted throughout the Muslim world, especially by the enemies of the US.
#10. To: paddlefeet (#2)
welcome, paddlefeet. may i ask what southern state you're in?
#11. To: A K A Stone (#8)
How many Zionist Jewish balls did you suck today beggin' for Hagee and Palin/Beck to save Israel as a substantial political force in America without having your own children and wife getting fucked on your own forum?
Eat any Jews lately?
"we ought to lay off the criticism" -- Pinguinite, circa 2010-05-26 22:17:22 ET
#12. To: Ferret (#0)
By Larry Copeland and Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Deliberately set fires at nine rural Alabama churches that fanned fears of hate crimes were instead "a joke" by college students that "got out of hand," one of three men arrested in the case Wednesday allegedly told a witness. (Video: Three arrested) ATF officials search through the charred remains of the Galilee Baptist Church on Feb. 8. ATF officials search through the charred remains of the Galilee Baptist Church on Feb. 8. By Rob Carr, AP Matthew Cloyd, 20, and Benjamin Moseley and Russell Debusk, both 19, face charges of arson and conspiracy that carry a maximum of 20 years in prison." I remember when these gap toothed, illiterate red necks burned 9 churches (BAPTIST). Turned out it was not a hate crime at all, just a joke by nice college kids. The law said just kids being kids. MSM ignored it. These kids were not Baptists.
3 college students arrested in Alabama church arsons
#13. To: christine (#10) (Edited)
hello christine i'm currently in the southern state of northern indiana with my lovely wife Lana or octavia as you might know her
#14. To: paddlefeet, octavia (#13)
ahhh, yes, the lovely and intelligent octavia. we don't get to see her enough on here though. very happy to have you both. ;)
#15. To: christine (#10)
most of my adult life in jawja
#16. To: christine (#14)
thank you much dear lady and we assuredly feel welcome....it is a wonderfull feeling knowing that there is intelligent life here
#17. To: All (#16)
touchy feely aside this nation is in serious dip e do do
#18. To: christine (#14)
where do you live christine, and are you making appropriate moves?
#19. To: tom007 (#1)
2. Not historically a good thing. 1. You can only abuse someone for so long before they hit back. But then, you would not understand that. 2. What is wrong with an abused people expressing themselves in protest?
1. Here's one of the goobers the Reich Wing is stirring up into a frenzy.
#20. To: PaulCJ (#19)
How are the white god-fearing people of Rock Ridge...er, Murfreesboro...being abused by the Muslims? Is this a pre-emptive strike?
#21. To: Samuel Gray (#20)
Gee, haven't you heard? The Muzzies have taken control of our government, the federal reserve, Wall Street, the courts, the media, etc, and are looting the country and forcing Sharia law on us. Trillions of dollars have been funneled into Iran and they're forcing us to fight several wars that are bleeding the country white. Why, right now, the Muzzies are forcing one of them muzzie-masks onto my wife. And stealing her shoes.
How are the white god-fearing people of Rock Ridge...er, Murfreesboro...being abused by the Muslims?
Mike Flaherty: Yeah, it's been there a long time. I wish I knew which corner.
My Man Godfrey (1936)
#22. To: Samuel Gray (#20)
And why do you think I was accusing the muslims? The muslims are but puppets for others. The muslim puppets are being used as a representation of insult and bigotry to those whom live there.
#23. To: A K A Stone (#8)
You still don't realize Jesus damned Judaism beyond all hope of redemption?
Eat any Jews lately?
“How many Sex and the City fans have funneled all their maternal instincts into their Chinese bulldog without even noticing their ovaries have expired?”
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