I received this e-mail today. It may be a hoax for all I know.

What do you think?

From:
"Grassfire Nation" <alert@grassfire.net>

Date:
August 30, 2011 1:40:23 PM PDT

To:
<RHPConsult@earthlink.net>

Subject: True or false: federal funds for Ground Zero Mosque?



Grassfire Nation

Richard H,

Reports are circulating once again that the developers of
the Ground Zero Mosque have applied for a federally-funded
grant to help build the mosque within sight of Ground Zero.

Is it true that our tax dollars could help build the Ground
Zero Mosque?

In short, the answer is yes, but this is not "new" news.
Last year, news broke that the developers had applied for
a grant of $5 million from the Lower Manhattan Development
Corporation (LMDC) as part of LMDC's "Community and Cultural
Enhancement Program."

Many news sources reported this story (see links below).

Is the LMDC funded with federal tax dollars? Yes. LMDC received
a $2 billion grant from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development. This grant makes possible programs such as the
"Community and Cultural Enhancement Program."

What's more, religious organizations are invited to apply
for Program funds.

Our sources indicate that the status of the Ground Zero
Mosque's application is unknown (LMDC has made no
determination on the application or that determination
has not been made public.)

But the fact that Ground Zero Mosque developers are openly
courting a federally-funded grant and are now using the
9/11 10th anniversary to promote their fundraising goals
emphasizes that they are very serious about establishing
a new mosque at Ground Zero.

+ + Petitions will be presented to City Officials.

Grassfire Nation and the Patriot Action Network are taking
part in a major rally in New York City on 9/11 to honor
those who have fallen and oppose this new version of the
Ground Zero Mosque.

During these events, we will be delivering petitions and
presenting our 9/11 Remembrance lapel pin to first
responders and family members of victims as a special
gift from fellow Americans.

Richard H, if you want to be included in this
petition presentation to honor those who
have fallen and oppose this new version of
the Ground Zero Mosque, please go here:

http://www.grassfire.net/r.asp?u=49445&RID=24627645

We are finalizing preparations for next week's delivery
and need to hear from you as soon as possible.

Once again, organizers of the Ground Zero Mosque are openly
seeking $5 million in grants from a federally funded program.
They are using the 9/11 event to raise millions more for
their cause.

If you want your voice to be heard, please sign the
petition and notify your friends.

Grassfire Nation

Resources:

Original news reports on Mosque funding request:
http://www.grassfire.net/r.asp?U=49440&RID=24627645

http://www.grassfire.net/r.asp?U=49441&RID=24627645

LMDC program
http://www.grassfire.net/r.asp?U=49442&RID=24627645


+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
(Note: Please do not "reply" directly to this e-mail message.
This e-mail address is not designed to receive your personal
messages. To contact Grassfire Nation with comments, questions
or to change your status, see link at the end.)

+ + + + +
Grassfire Nation, a division of Grassroots Action, Inc., is a
million-strong network of grassroots conservatives that is
dedicated to equipping you with the tools that give you a real
impact on the key issues of our day.
Copyright 2011 Grassroots Action, Inc.

+ + Comments? Questions?

http://www.grassfire.net/r.asp?U=49443&CID=136&RID=24627645

+ +

Technical questions only: For technical questions regarding
this email, go here: (Not for comments/feedback on this update)

http://www.grassfire.net/r.asp?U=49444&CID=136&RID=24627645

That particular email is one sided.


It would be a cultural center with a mosque inside. The "Ground Zero Mosque" label is not entirely accurate, although it has been commonly used to describe the planned $100 million project. First, the proposed location is not immediately adjacent to ground zero (which we’ll get to in a minute). And while the facility would include a mosque, or a space for Muslim prayer services, the project’s organizers say that the mosque will only be part of a much larger "world-class community center" that will offer a variety of activities and resources, and will welcome all, without regard to religion:

http://www.factcheck.org/2010/08/questions-about-the-ground-zero-mosque/