lived together in peace<\/strong> and produced literature and philosophy.<\/p>\nIn fact, Cordoba’s history is full of stories of oppression and massacre, prompted by religious fanaticism<\/strong>. It is true that the Muslim rulers of Cordoba didn’t force their Christian and Jewish subjects to accept Islam. However, non-Muslims could keep their faith and enjoy state protection only as dhimmis (bonded ones)<\/strong> by paying a poll tax in a system of religious apartheid.<\/p>\nIf whatever peace and harmony that is supposed to have existed in Cordoba were the fruit of "Muslim rule," [NB:]<\/font><\/strong> the subtext is that the United States would enjoy similar peace and harmony under Islamic rule<\/strong>. [That is why "Cordoba" was chosen: to symbolize the goal of subjugation of the USA<\/span> to Sharia Law.]<\/font><\/strong><\/p>\nA rabat in the heart of Manhattan<\/strong> would be of great symbolic value to those who want a high-profile, "in your face" projection of Islam in the infidel West.<\/p>\nThis thirst for visibility is translated into increasingly provocative forms of hijab, notably the niqab (mask) and the burqa<\/strong>. The same quest mobilized hundreds of Muslims in Paris the other day to close a whole street so that they could have a Ramadan prayer in the middle of the rush hour<\/strong>. [These open demonstrations are escalating.]<\/font><\/strong><\/p>\nOne of those taking part in the demonstration told French radio that the aim was to "show we are here." "You used to be in our capitals for centuries," he said. "Now, it is our turn to be in the heart of your cities.<\/strong>"<\/p>\nBefore deciding whether to support or oppose the "Cordoba" project, New Yorkers should consider what it is that they would be buying.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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