Chapter 2

"Jesus fucking Christ! It's a goddamn Muslim!" yells Bob Wilner, representing the Governor at the jury. The jury starts to discuss their predicament and their descriptions reveal them to be all upper-middle class intelligentsia (art critics, university professors, ect.) Most everyone seems to be reconsidering their choice, except Claire who is steadfast in her support for the Garden and it's architect, Mohammad Kahn.
Ethics discussed:

• Tolerance to Muslim community
• offensive to the families
• Narrow-minded Midwesterners
• Is Mohammad Kahn a terrorist?
• Fairness of process
• Protection to Muslim community/backlash

During this time, Ariana reveals Claire's suspicion to be true that the designer of the Void is an acquaintance of Ariana's.

They reach an inconclusive decision, but because it's so late, Paul dismisses the jury. He urges them not to speak to the press. As the group disperses, Paul unfairly thinks to himself, "Did Muslims ruin whatever they touched?"