“I don't know Jeff, but I was in hospital in the early weeks of 2009, so its nice of the local paper to give me a second go at it.”

“Friday, January 09, 2009

Why has this letter been re-printed two-and-a-half years after it was first published?”

“Council known for pandering to minorities, so why are they not pandering to you then Mr. Lowe, as most in the city understand the importance of having this building, and to one that is to be built in the South of the city to. I'll tell you why they are not pandering to you shall I, because your are a foolish, racist, uneducated, bigot, thinking of no-one or no thing but yourself and the people who you want to appeal to. You make me sick, you nasty man, get walking then, right down the fast lain of the M6 and don't come back.

I'll tell you why this utter idiot thinks he will see the mosque pulled down, he thinks in his own deluded little mind that a right wing party like the BNP, witch he is a known supporter of will one day gain power in the UK. Most of us have a brain John, its not going to happen.”

“Sure we will see a few demolished too for reasons already known to us. Poor construction, shoddy foundations, inappropriate building ground..... I'm talking about building standards of course. As for the rest I'm always amused by the sense of perpetuity that goes with any form of belief. Religious or otherwise. Doubtful if science will ever find a cure for entropy so they're all going to end up as rubble one day anyway. Hardly cathedrals so their time will be brief. Never get a brick miniature of Newcastle court with a phallus stuck on the end of it passed off as being worth a listed building status. They're being built readily disposable to suit a temporary demand. Sorry, but if that's incorrect, then their architects need a slap. Personally wouldn't give it a second thought. Anymore than I would a lamppost. (Other than to drive straight past it).”

“Oh yes whist you can't drop off the end of the earth neither can you travel to the ends of it because to do so whilst remaining earth-bouhd, would mean walking round in never-ending circles.”

“Barely concealed racist comments from Mr Lowe. Multiculturism is a good thing. All cultures have the right to express their beliefs (assuming those beliefs respect basic human rights of course). I think the Shelton Mosque is a wonderful step in the right direction. I'm also rather impressed by the aesthetics of the building. May there be many more buildings in the UK that allow people to peacefully demonstrate the practice of their own religion. Anyone that is annoyed by peaceful expression of cultures other than their own, is either an overt or covert racist.”

“Quite difficuilt to do that Barry as I dont know if you are aware but the earth is round so you cant drop off. Besides I am going nowhere and am going to put in extra efforts to stop this multicultural nightmare we are living in.”

“John Lowe Wolstanton.I wish you would go to the ends of the earth..............AND DROP OFF.”

“Thank you Maureen and Mohammed for your comments. I did enjoy them very much. I believe I will witness this mosque being demolished in my lifetime for reasons that are not yet known to us. That thought keeps me going.”

“John you probably arent aware that muslims in this city pay there taxes and are entitled to the services and benifits of the council as non muslims. I live near the mosque and am proud to have it on my door step. Who do you think you are to oppose it when you dont even pay your tax to this council living in wolstanton? This mosque will be eye catching and improve the image of the city. The truth is John you oppose this mosque because you and the rest of the BNP are anti islamic and will take every opportunity to take a bite at muslims. If this is a monstrosity for you I suggest you book yourself an eye test. You keep your nose out of our council and focus on your own. I have no doubt I will get a reply from a stokie but quite frankly I couldnt care less. I was born here, have paid my taxes since I was 16 and will do so untill i die and there are thousands of other muslims out there in the same boat as me. May I also take this opportunity to thank the muslim community for their donations towards the mosque project.”