Let' s be democratic about this, shall we? Admit that it is not only hareidi Jews who protest this "abomination," but Muslims, Christians and other Jews as well. You must know that if it were only religious Jews protesting, city hall would never have had the balls to deny their permission. I imagine it is all those Christian tourist dollars speaking loudly down at city hall. More power to 'em! You must also know that they are not as reticent to turn to violence against such "abominations" as the Jews are. Again, I say, more power to 'em!