Giving in to 9/11 fears only propagates more of same

To the Editor:

As the mother of a victim of 9/11, I want to thank The Post-Standard for its reasoned stance on the controversy over the building of the mosque near Ground Zero.

As American people, we should welcome any structure that stands for reconciliation and understanding. We should take comfort in our Constitution and in our laws and trust that when we follow our principles, America, not just the land, but the concept, thrives.

When we give in to our fears and allow the horror of 9/11 to infuse our homeland with hate, we propagate that same horror over and over again, every day, from sea to shining sea.

Donna Marsh O’Connor
September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows
Liverpool