Recent stories of Koran abuse have not been good for American public relations lately. What with American/Muslim discontent, to say the least, and now this fuel to the fire who here thinks it could get any worse?

Enter burning's of mosque's:

A California mosque fire is being investigated as a possible hate crime, although arson is not being ruled out. At the very least this causes further division between American/Muslim because there is the possibility of such an attack.

View the story here.


Questions for Debate:

1.) Are rising tensions sparking further strains on an uneasy co-existence?

2.) Is there a solution to potential hate crimes against Muslims?

3.) Is it irresponsible for investigators to announce the investigation of a possible hate crime? Will this help usher in a new wave of anti-Muslim feelings?

4.) Does the current situation render favorable odds as to a K.K.K. type organization forming to oppose Muslims?