Admit it: Fort Hood attack was a hate crime
Re: “America needs the truth about Hasan,” Editorial, Nov. 12 God forbid that someone should identify yet another Muslim bloodletting as a religion-inspired hate crime. Apologists for the latest Islamist terrorist to kill innocent Americans in the biggest (but most certainly not the last) attack since 9/11 claim this was the “single act” of a deranged individual. But Major Nadal Hasan identified himself as a Palestinian who just happened to be born in the USA. Islam translates to “submission,” and its adherents must submit to the word of Mohammed. Hasan is one of hundreds of millions whose religion does not acknowledge any authority but the Koran, including the U.S. Constitution, and demands the death of “infidels” who do not agree with its tenets. President Obama’s call to not rush to judgment about this latest atrocity was in sharp contrast to his rush to judgment this summer, which led to the “beer summit” at the White House.
John Adams
Washington
Crisis pregnancy centers are less than candid
Re: “Pro-choice legislators or thugs?” Nov. 10
How unfortunate that Marta Mossburg has this issue so totally wrong. As an advocate for women’s health care for over 20 years, I have found crisis pregnancy centers quite inconsistent in the services they offer pregnant women and girls exploring their options. However, they seem to be quite predictable in not stating up front that they do not perform or refer patients for abortions. I support any measure requiring them to be more transparent regarding the scope of their services while communicating with potential patients. In contrast, abortion care providers have nothing to hide. They have a history of being very clear about their services in addition to offering medical and social services referrals to those who choose to carry to term. The majority also help women raise funds for their medical care, provide family planning counseling, and offer free samples of birth control.
Diana Philip
Silver Spring
Numbers alone do not tell the whole story
Re: “Alexandria shelter faces scrutiny after euthanasia numbers revealed,” Oct. 14
The Examiner owes it to the community the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria so faithfully serves to get the other side of the story. As volunteers for over 20 years, my wife and I interacted with a truly dedicated and compassionate staff. We are not the only ones. On Oct. 13, AWLA received an award from Masonic Lodge 22 for helping animals and their companions. Not every story has a successful conclusion. AWLA takes in all animals brought to the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, but having sat on the AWLA Adoption Committee, I know this does not mean that all animals are adoptable. The numbers do not tell the whole story, and can easily be taken out of context by current and former employees or volunteers unless those engaged in the entire process – from temperament testing to running the adoption and euthanasia programs – are given an opportunity to provide the facts, as opposed to a catchy headline.
Francis Mardula
Alexandria
