Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Industrial accident, maybe? Occupational hazard? Why on earth would a mosque have anything explosive in it. . .

Miami Herald:

Investigators at Islamic center after explosion
The Associated Press
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Authorities are investigating an explosion at an Islamic center in Jacksonville to determine if it was a hate crime.

Fire spokesman Tom Francis says investigators will be at the Islamic Center of Northeast Florida Tuesday to collect evidence.

Witnesses said they heard a loud noise Monday as preparations were being made for the evening prayer. A fire caused minimal damage to the building. No one was injured.

Witnesses said they found a device at the scene, but Francis wouldn't comment further.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued a statement saying an attack "on a house of worship should be of great concern to Americans of all faiths." The group called for political and religious leaders to speak out against anti-Muslim sentiment.

9 comments:

Unknown said...

"The group called for political and religious leaders to speak out against anti-Muslim sentiment."Sounds a bit like a good excuse to start hunting Christians?
their version of a "kristalnacht"?

Anonymous said...

It appears the white wash brigade is in CYA mode already since other's may be asking MR's question "Why on earth would a mosque have anything explosive in it. . .?"

This article claims the explosion took place outside the mosque . . .
Explosion, Fire Outside Florida Mosque

Anonymous said...

Orlando Sentinel claims the mosque was firebombed.
Jacksonville Mosque Firebombed

midnight rider said...

Great. Now they can blame The Tea Party. . .

Pastorius said...

Well, it will be interesting to see if this was a hate crime, or a work accident.

Anonymous said...

Pastorious nailed it; a whoops-work accident!

cjk said...

Actually I'm betting it will come down to the fire inspector's fault for not the no smoking provisions.
A fatwa should be issued for his head.

Epaminondas said...

Global Warming?

Seriously, look if some moron did this we need to find and prosecute him.

Just like every son of a bitch inciting the creation of such devices INSIDE those doors

No exceptions

Anonymous said...

Undoubtedly a "work accident" from improper handling of those ritual explosive devices stored in many mosques.