Mosque in NY

While in principal we cannot dictate to any group what to do with property they purchased (as long as its within zoning rights), the Muslim group in NY who have interest in building a mosque close to ground zero require some couching and good P.R.

I think we all agree that the reason we all came to America and became citizens of this great nation is for the founding fathers established in the Bill of Rights.

The First amendment talks about "Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion and Petition" for those of us who have forgotten what it says: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." What a powerful statement, the founding fathers didn't put this amendment as the last one; no they put it as the first foundation of this nation. They also didn't include one religious group or another but just said religion. The NRA goes up in arm supporting the second amendment (Right to keep and bear arms), we need as a nation to fight for what has been established in the Bill of Rights.

It does bother me when I hear the argument regarding building a mosque in NY and some group saying if we allow this then Saudi Arabia should allow building a church there. What is wrong with this argument? For starter you just equated yourself with a regime that was not built around the same principals as here. Second if countries had something similar to Bill of Rights then we could argue treatment of same and the rights of each group to practice religion as they see fit, but that is not the case.

Even though we know what the constitution allow us to build such a place, one must be sensitive to the community they are from, to build a bridge between the Muslim community in NY and other religions in NY (including non religious groups) the founder of this mosque needs to listen. It seems the community has spoken… no mosque. Move the mosque and prayers to another location where you can build a beautiful mosque building and use the building close to ground zero as center similar to the YMCA where everyone is welcomed to join and interact with each other in safe friendly environment. The center then can be a true bridge for community members to see that Muslims are no different than anyone else who moved to America (legally) and help in making this nation better and stronger.

I tell Imam Feisal and his congregation please consider the outcome and the wisdom of such a decision. Starting a project where your neighbors are not comfortable with cannot be a good start. Please do hire a good P.R. firm to move you in the right directions of building the bridge that you seek.

RIM CEO: If You’re Going to Ban the BlackBerry, You Might as Well Ban the Internet Too

Research in Motion (RIMM) co-CEO Michael Lazaridis, has went on a rampage PR with his CTO regarding countries asking for same treatment in viewing the encrypted data. RIM thinking is that they know best for national security and what is the harm from having those countries data stored at RIM in Canada. WOW RIM must thing we are stupid, oh wait they did say that in the article link below!

http://digitaldaily.allthingsd.com/20100805/qotd-328/

I used to be an advocate for Blackberry devices, now after this attitude from RIM, I say adios BB, time to switch to Android phones or iPhone. If they are trying to sell us on the illusion of security then I'm not buying it. Would they guarantee me a security for my data if the USA came knocking saying Patriot Act we would like to see XYZ account?

Grow up RIM, you couldn't generate a buzz with your latest Torch device now you trying your best to lose more customers. Do not get cocky, PALM did at one point and see where they at now. Doesn't take too long for you to lose your top position, I do hope Google or Apple come up with a better solution to take more business away from you now.

Coa, Adios, Bye bye RIM

American Airlines

Here is an airline that I'm trying to figure out why they are good? It has never failed even after a long period without flying this airline delays from Chicago seems to be the norm!

The question to be asked from AA is WHO is in charge? I doubt we can keep blaming the government or FAA for lack technology, this is your business work around it, reduce the number of flight leaving Chicago to meet your on-time departure, invest in better communication system.

I know you might say we have the best communication system there is, well let me give you an example: I have tried to take an earlier flight and what did AA say for an empty flight they had? Pay $50 for "Confirmed Standby" or no seat for you! Here is the best part, my original flight ended up to be over booked and AA started given vouchers for anyone that give-up his/her seat. Again let me ask these questions to an airline that paid big $$ to be in "Up in Air" movie:

1. What in the world is "Confirmed Standby"? Either you are confirmed after you paid the $50 or you aren't? Say what you mean AA not play with words.
   
2. Investing in good communication would have allowed the agent to see my original flight is over booked and the agents will ask volunteers to take later flight and pay them (customers) $$ in the process. WOW it doesn't take a genius to see if you have a person welling to take earlier flight it will all be a win-win for everyone. Not AA, they are programmed like robots without thinking how this will affect our operations.
   

So now the question is would I fly this airline again?

Simple answer is NOPE, NILL, ZERO. I would take a Delta flight and change planes twice before I take an airline that can't think on their own and still be delayed same amount of time as if changing two flights (instead of direct).

What a shame you could have gained a customer but instead you got an irate one.