Governor Crist Opposes 9/11 Quran Burning
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Updated: 11:46 PM Sep 8, 2010
Governor Crist Opposes 9/11 Quran Burning
Governor Charlie Crist says he agrees with Gen. David Petraeus and others who believe the burning of Qurans by members of a Gainesville church could put U.S. troops in danger.
Posted: 10:26 PM Sep 8, 2010
Reporter: Associated Press
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Tallahassee, FL (AP) - Governor Charlie Crist says he agrees with
Gen. David Petraeus and others who believe the burning of Qurans by
members of a Gainesville church could put U.S. troops in danger.
Crist released a statement Wednesday night saying that besides
being offensive, the Sept. 11 book burning puts at risk those brave
Americans who are fighting abroad for the freedoms and values that
all Americans believe in.
Crist says he will be monitoring Saturday's situation to ensure
the safety of all Floridians.
Pastor Terry Jones, of the Dove Outreach Center, announced in
July that he would stage "International Burn-a-Quran Day" to mark
the ninth anniversary of 9/11. Despite national pressure to cancel
the event, he said Wednesday that his plans have not changed.

(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

Statement by GOVERNOR CHARLIE CRIST Regarding Saturday's Quran burning:

“I strongly agree with General Petraeus and others who warn that burning Qurans as a form of protest on September 11th puts our fighting men and women overseas in grave danger. In addition to being offensive, the Gainesville protest puts at risk those brave Americans who are fighting abroad for the freedoms and values that we believe in as Americans. As Governor of the great state of Florida, I will be monitoring Saturday's situation closely to ensure the safety of all Floridians."

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Posted by: GV Location: Ga on Sep 10, 2010 at 10:33 AM

Stanley,I don't know if you are just stupid or what,but the muslims blew up the World Trade Center before Bush invaded anybody or done anything.They already hated us,idiot.Who cares if they hate us?If you are American,you should be asking the muslims why they are wondering why we hate them so much.Idiot.
Posted by: TERESA Location: TALLAHASSEE on Sep 9, 2010 at 04:56 PM

TERRY JONES IS AN IDIOT! I USED TO LIVE IN GAINESVILLE& I AM A CHRISTIAN. WHAT HE IS PLANNING ON DOING IS VERY WRONG. NOT ALL MUSLIMS ARE BAD OR DO BAD THINGS. I HAVE A SON THAT IS HALF-IRANIAN AND WE BOTH AGREE THAT BURNING THE Q'URAN IS VERY VERY WRONG. WE HAVE BOTH A BIBLE AND A Q'URAN IN OUR HOME. THE Q'URAN IS A HOLY BOOK, JUST LIKE THE BIBLE AND THE TORAH. TERRY JONES SHOULD READ THE Q'URAN, HE WOULD SEE HOW SIMILAR IT IS TO THE BIBLE.WE AS AMERICANS SHOULD NOT JUDGE ALL MUSLIMS BAD OR EVIL BECAUSE OF SOME MUSLIMS WHO COMMIT EVIL ACTS OF VIOLENCE. I IMPLORE TERRY JONES NOT TO DO THIS. THINK OF ALL THE VIOLENCE YOU WILL CAUSE BY DOING THIS. YOU WILL PUT OUR TROOPS IN DANGER. WE WILL SPEND THIS SATURDAY AT A MOSQUE PRAYING AGAINST THIS AND AGAINST VIOLENCE.
Posted by: SANDRA Location: FLORIDA on Sep 9, 2010 at 03:51 PM

GOD BLESS THE USA!!!!! Two wrong's don't make a right. This guy needs some serious help. If he truly believes this is the right thing to do, then brother, trust in the lord and put your gun away. If you want to do something to show your anger or whatever you are calling it then go see Uncle Sam and sign up to fight for our country the right way. CHICKEN?????
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