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Entries tagged with 'Muslims'Klan comparison spuriousRe: "Compare terror, Ku Klux Klan," by Arby Mason, Saturday Letters. The Ku Klux Klan did commit egregious acts of terror in America in the name of Christianity. Particularly over the past 50 years, Christian Americans actively and strongly condemned... Out of the inboxThis week, a preview of a letter that responds to the Saturday letter Sharon labeled "Best 'letter to the editor' from our weekend pages." As of this moment, Sharon's entry has collected more than 40 comments. But only one letter... Palestinian despairThe core of the Arab-Israeli conflict is the denial of a Jewish state, not the creation of a Palestinian one. This conflict is driven by Muslim leaders who reject the sovereignty of others in lands they have conquered. Once Muslim... Why not use the 'terrorist' label?Is anyone surprised that President Barack Obama has not referred to the Fort Hood shooter as an Islamic terrorist? Even as the evidence piles up, our commander-in-chief does not want to offend Muslim terrorists. He has worked diligently to make... Don't condemn all MuslimsI returned to the Dallas-Fort Worth area last year after living in Killeen for nine years. Although I was a civilian, my job involved constant trips onto Fort Hood, so you can imagine how heartbreaking last week was for me.... Out of the inboxGood morning, North Texas. This morning, I have read your e-mails to the editor and learned that: -- Many conclude that the shooting at Fort Hood was definitely a terrorist attack and reject the calls not to jump to conclusions.... Muslim faith mattersEveryone is running away from the obvious. The official line seems to be that Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan is a "victim." But the troops know this guy is a traitor and mass murderer and that he is a Muslim. This... Study deployment decisionsWe have two wars going on, both in Muslim countries, but we have military bases all over the world that are not in Muslim countries. It would appear that it would have been logical to have stationed Maj. Nidal Malik... Obama's speech of hopeRe: "Constructive Engagement -- Measuring ripple effects of Obama's Cairo speech," Tuesday Editorials. President Barack Obama's speech was a speech of hope and a new beginning. He presented a message to all of the Muslim worlds, guiding them to a... On Obama's overseas trip: Non-event in Turkey ...Re: Islam not U.S. enemy, Obama says in Turkey -- President uses personal ties to reach out to Muslims amid al-Qaeda fight," Tuesday news story. This is news? Former President George W. Bush often emphasized we weren't at war with... Other deaths of femalesRe: "Saudi changes to be noted," by Allen Watters, Thursday Letters. Allen Watters seems to be just one more American who does not miss an opportunity to carp on Muslims, but conveniently ignores the atrocities on females around the world.... Palestinians can't coexistRe: "Israeli rockets anger the world," by Syed Ali, Thursday Letters. Where the heck does Ali get the idea that Jews and Muslims were "living in peace" until the Zionists "established Israel and started driving Arabs from their ancestral homes?"... Israeli rockets anger the worldRe: "Muslims must learn to love peace," by Larry Jacobs, Friday Letters. Jacobs tries to perpetuate the myth that Jews are a peace-loving people while Muslims are not. Aren't 1,300 dead Muslims -- a large number of them women and... On Obama's presidency: Booing showed poor mannersTuesday's inauguration of President Barack Obama was truly an historic event. I was inspired to see hundreds of thousands of people from diverse backgrounds come together to celebrate a new chapter in our country's history. The multitudes came and went... Pre-9/11 mindset is dangerousRe: "Muslims shouldn't be put out," by Greg Briggs, Monday Letters If Briggs doesn't realize that the world has changed after 9/11, then he needs to know, in spite of his nonchalance towards airline security, they, too, are human and... Religion in harmonyRe: "Muslims, stress the good," by Carolyn Martin, Wednesday Letters. My family is composed of Catholics, Protestants and Hindus. Over time, we have developed a strong respect and tolerance for all religions. It is a fact that no religion is... Remember terrorism victimsRe: "Muslims shouldn't be put out," by Greg Briggs, Monday Letters. The terrorists on 9/11 were checked before they boarded and crashed the planes into the buildings. I would rather have someone second-guessing what someone else is saying or doing... On things not to say if you are Muslim': Muslims, stress the goodRe: "A list: Things Not To Say If You Are Muslim -- Take note, or we'll have to conclude that you are a terrorist, says Leonard Pitts," Monday Viewpoints. Since there are citations in the Quran that are good, why... Muslims shouldn't be put outRe: "Talking Points," Jan. 4 Points. The irrational fear of Muslims on airplanes has really run its course and needs to stop. The Muslim on my flight has passed through the same security as I have. Their baggage has been... Why the confusion on charities?Re: "Rulings thwarting charitable Muslims -- Verdicts send chill to those who wish to help Palestinian causes," Sunday Metro. I do not understand why there should be any confusion. The courts have made it clear that we should not support... |