"Murdered by Moslem Extremists" Memorial Divides Kent


	"Murdered by Moslem Extremists" Memorial Divides Kent

infidel70

11-3-2009 11:48 AM

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infidel70 says:

Here is the inscription:

James Gadiel
February 3, 1978
A gentleman and a gentle man
Lifelong resident of Kent
Murdered by Moslem extremists
September 11, 2001

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11-3-2009 1:07 PM

Antara

Yes, how dare he tell the truth.

11-3-2009 1:23 PM

clip-on-tie

What is the fuss about? It's the truth.

11-7-2009 4:58 AM

blackroseheart

I say, put the memorial on prominent private land, maybe a company would donate a portion of their real estate. That way, it's not paid for by tax dollars, but it's still front and center where everyone can see it.

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