Obama had his own words to say about this scheduled stupidity...thank goodness!!
"US President Barack Obama says plans by a small church to burn copies of the Koran on the anniversary of 9/11 are a "recruitment bonanza" for al-Qaeda.
Mr Obama said if the burning went ahead in Gainesville, Florida, it could endanger US military personnel serving in Pakistan and Afghanistan.The plan has drawn widespread international condemnation.
Interpol has issued a global alert, warning the burning could provoke "violent attacks on innocent people".
The US State Department has advised American citizens abroad to be on the alert for possible attacks and to avoid areas where demonstrations might take place.
Terry Jones, the pastor behind the threat, leads a congregation of 50 followers in the city of Gainesville. He has said the burning would be a way to stand up to terrorism.
In an interview with ABC television, Mr Obama said he hoped Mr Jones "understands that what he's proposing to do is completely contrary to our values as Americans, that this country has been built on the notion of freedom and religious tolerance".
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