"For European Muslims -- many of whom were born here as second-generation citizens -- new mosques denote recognition and acceptance of their growing numbers and rising status after decades of praying in basements and abandoned buildings. For opponents, the demand for more mosques feeds fears over immigration, security and the erosion of national identity. In London, proposals for a mega-mosque for 12,000 worshipers near the main park for the 2012 Olympic Games has sparked massive resistance." Notice how US newspapers are not shy to show sympathy for particular prejudices. Imagine how those same newspapers would react if the targeted houses of worship are synagogues for example. Notice that the word "resistance" is given to people's opposition to the freedom of worship of Muslims.