A spokeswoman for the Senator Thompson had this to say about Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's proposed visit of Ground Zero in New York:
"It is an insult to the memories of those who died on 9/11 at the hands of terrorists, and those who have fought terrorism for years, to allow the president of the world's top state sponsor of terrorism to step foot at ground zero," the spokeswoman, Karen Hanretty, said. "Iran is responsible for supplying weapons and supporting extremist who are killing US forces in Iraq and Afghanistan to this very day."
This guy (click for complete story) says it better than I could - "If it happens, if this Holocaust-denying terrorist filthbag is allowed to use the remains of the Trade Center for a photo op, the rage on the right will burn so white hot that even the anti-amnesty activism this summer will pale by comparison." I would hope that partisan politics aside, the whole nation would object vehemently to this.
UPDATE: The NYPD has rejected Ahmadinejad's request to visit Ground Zero, and Mitt Romney has put in his two cents, as well: “Ahmadinejad’s shockingly audacious request should be met with a vehement no. It’s inconceivable that any consideration would be given to the idea of entertaining the leader of a state sponsor of terror at Ground Zero. This would deeply offend the sensibilities of Americans from all corners of our nation. Instead of entertaining Ahmadinejad, we should be indicting him.”
Looks like the whole visit is a no-go, even though the bastard said he just wanted to go to lay a wreath at the site.
UPDATE: Ahmadinejad is now saying that the NYPD rejecting his request will not deter him from visiting Ground Zero. Should be interesting to see what happens with this one.
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