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“As a personal matter I don't give a damn where mosques, churches, temples or other religious shrines and symbols are built as long as they don't tear down decent saloons in the process.” quote by Bob Higgins
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“As a personal matter I don't give a damn where mosques, churches, temples or other religious shrines and symbols are built as long as they don't tear down decent saloons in the process.”

Bob Higgins

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Source Speech: Interview, date unknown

The speaker tolerates religious buildings as long as they don't destroy respectable establishments.

In simple terms: Religious sites are okay if they don't harm decent places.

Key Takeaway

Protect valued community spaces.

Themes

tolerance community religion urban planning

Mood

reflective critical

Type

observational commentary

When to use this quote

  • Neighborhood development
  • city zoning
  • community standards
  • preservation of local culture

Key Concepts

Secularism public space preservation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we balance religious expression with community standards?
  • What defines a 'decent' establishment?
A Different Perspective

Religious freedom may conflict with other community values.

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