The Sac Bee reports on an interesting story today about the construction of a mosque in Folsom.
Notwithstanding the pathetic prejudice that is just dripping from the critics of the mosque, I loved this comment:
The proposed mosque’s Islamic design – an architectural departure for Folsom – has prompted another common gripe: that the mosque just won’t fit in, that it will be “un-Folsom-like.”
Geewillakers, whatever does that mean? Would you feel better if they built a mosque that looked like a strip mall, or a wholesale style mosque with gas stations and 5lb mayonaisse jars?
Folsom’s Planning Commission felt the same way:
“An LDS temple has a large spire, a Catholic church has a large cross and a mosque has a minaret.” [Commission Chair] Eldridge said. “I don’t think it’s reasonable to expect that a Mormon temple or a Catholic church or an Islamic mosque look like a Safeway.”
Big ups to Folsom’s mayor and city officials, for being impartial and standing by their decision to approve the design.
The Sac Rag 
What if it’s the Alhambra Safeway? that thing has clearly offensive Islamic architectural overtones. I mean it’s called the Alhambra, come on!
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Not being built by John Laing?? No CC&R approved stucco colors? No Mello Roos? Bright colors?? People want to practice their religion in a traditional mosque? How could they??
It might actually be the first building you remember after your “neutral” Folsom visit.
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