Phoenix Mosque Protest Kinda What America is All About
30th May 2015
Someone organized a protest outside a Phoenix mosque today. Jon Ritzheimer has been critical of Islam, and says that criticism led to death threats, so he organized a protest outside of a mosque in Phoenix tonight, asking supporters to come armed but remain peaceful. That protest may include a draw Mohammed contest. Phoenix’s mayor condemned the contest and protest as “purposefully provocative,” saying he wasn’t happy it was happening while admiting protesters had the right to free speech. Would he have made the same comment if a Slut Walk were organized in his city?
Of course not.
Counter-protesters showed up for a “love in,” and the cops showed up to stand in the middle and “keep the peace.” Authorities say they’re not worried about the protest getting violent, unless outsiders infiltrate it, a common refrain. A group of bikers was supposed to meet a nearby Denny’s before joining the protest, so the Denny’s closed. Police say they’ve installed cameras around the mosque to monitor the protest.
What, no Muslims traveling across country to shoot the place up? Well, there’s one difference.