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Reader comment on item: The Islamic Society of Boston & the Politicians' Red Faces

Submitted by Molly (United States), Jul 28, 2008 at 07:50

So might I assume that, if the mural were of Our Lady of Perpetual Help or the First Church of Roxbury that you'd be posting the same complaints, and might I further assume that you'll be petitioning the T to remove all photos of and references to Trinity Church, Old North Church, Old South Church, the Christian Science Plaza and any other religious institutions depicted on its property?

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Daniel Pipes replies:

You missed the key sentnce in my report: "the Boston public transportation system does not sport crosses, stars of David, or other religious insignia." If the system commonly showed religious inisgnia or buildings, I would not have a problem with the mosque, but it does not. And that is the point.