(born April 23, 1954) is an American filmmaker, author, social critic and activist.

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“I am opposed to the building of the ‘mosque’ two blocks from Ground Zero. I want it built on Ground Zero.”

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Moore wrote on his website, arguing that it would showcase America’s freedoms and help Muslims take Islam back from the extremists. He also demeaned those who oppose Park51, also called the Cordoba Initiative, saying, “fascists are extremely skilled at whipping up fear and hate and getting the working class to blame ‘the other’ for their troubles.”