As vocal as I have been in defending the Right of Muslims to build the worship center/ community center near ground zero, I find the Speaker's call for investigation way outside the bounds. She wants to use the power of intimidation of federal investigation to inhibit the free Speech of some people.
Washington Times article/blog here:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/watercooler/2010/aug/17/audio-rep-pelosi-calls-investigation-wtc-mosque-op/
It is NOT a federal matter. All federal authorities should simply shut up, and let the local authorities resolve this. This attacking of the opposition smacks of fascism--using the power of government to limit free speech. ( Everything for 'the Group'; nothing outside 'the group'--whatever 'the group' is at the present time.) Its a bad move, and I call on all supporters of Free Speech to join in criticizing her.