[Current Event] Mosque at Ground zero?

As many people may remember, there has been talks about opening a mosque near ground zero in New York.  Well, after much controversy and diversity of opinion on the matter, the mosque has finally opened.  Many may see this as offensive, disrespectful, and a menace to American society, while other see this as a chance for reconciliation between Muslim Americans and the anti-mosque protectors.  The only things that stand in the way of such a mosque being built is the moral sentiments that come with having a representation of the faith that the 9/11 terrorists upheld, religious based conflict, and ignorance.  I feel that some Americans these days have labeled Muslims, and their religion negatively due to 9/11.  It isn't fair that such a large group of people be affected by what was done by a few extremists.  I mean it's kind of ironic how America is bossing around other countries and getting involved with change in their governments, and then is upset when it is met by retaliation.  Putting America in some of the middle eastern countries' shoes, would we have retaliated similarly if we were being oppressed?  Not to say that the attack on our nation was justifiable, but for every action there is a reaction, and the fact that many people in America are putting the blame on those people who we oppress is not right. 

Are we supposed to alienate Muslims forever? Or is the protest against the mosque near ground zero just a phase?  Does justice exist when it comes to the 9/11 attacks?  What is justifiable and what is not?

It seems from the article that the "Project51" has nothing but good intentions and is incorporating community building services in addition to prayer, as well as opening its doors to people of all backgrounds.  The mosque would definitely be a progressive move forward and grudges against people only cause further trouble.  The Christian pastor mentioned at the end of the article really is pathetic.  It seems as if a little kid is telling his mom he won't breath until his mom says he can have a cookie or something.  I mean you would think that a church would be able to relate to the Muslim people.  I mean, if a group of extremist Christians went and bombed a major city in Japan, I'm sure that the pastor mentioned wouldn't like it if his whole religion was marginalized, discriminated against, and denied the ability to have a church in a metropolitan area where the attack took place.  I just feel like many people are seeing this issue in only one perspective.