The world watches and in this corner of the world, this watcher respects Bloomberg for his values, courage and consistency.

In the debate over the inaccurately named "Ground Zero Mosque," New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been one of the strongest and most consistent political voices in favor of it.

In what the AP described as an "impassioned speech" at an event on Aug. 24, 2010, marking the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Bloomberg said not allowing the proposal for a mosque two blocks from Ground Zero would be "compromising our commitment to fighting terror with freedom."

source:http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2010/aug/26/michael-bloomberg/mayor-michael-bloomberg-argues-against-no-mosque-z/

 

Obama’s flip flop demonstrates no hope or audacity.