Not just that. Like al Aqsa, it is a mark of conquest and a property sign: This is ours. We took it. Muslim land forever.
So, if the mosque is built, and a Catholic priest flies a lear jet into it, (poetic), can we build a Catholic Church across the street?
Obviously, a priest wouldn’t do that, but wouldn’t it be the same? I wonder if there would any commentary in the press about that one.
Of course, it would be George Bush’s fault, so I guess the point is moot.