first of (probably) many

I have so many things piled up in my head, waiting for the time and energy to say them; I decided to start with this one.

There is still discussion going around concerning the so-called "Ground Zero Mosque." (Which is neither, of course -- but "downtown Islamic community center" doesn't sound as scary, no matter how much the word "community" has been beaten up by those who will say anything to score points against their enemies.) There is still debate about its appropriateness. There is sti...