I don't know ChaCha, I don't recall that he endorsed the planned construction of the mosque. I recall that he did endorse the laws and regulations of the State and City of New York. I recall him saying that he thought it wouldn't be wise for the developer to build a Muslim cultural center and mosque that close to the scene of 9-11. But he said that the laws and zoning would permit such a project and that he didn't think the property owner should be subjected to limitations not in the law just because of a religious affiliation.

Heck, Michael Bloomberg is a Jew...why would he defend Muslims other than being consistent with his role as the chief executive of NYC and one with primary responsibility for upholding its laws and regulations?