Muslim leaders remain silent
Re “An interpreter of Islam roams Big Sky State with a message,” April 1
I applaud the retired Foreign Service officer’s efforts to better inform Americans about the nature and beliefs of Islam. However, since 9/11 the voices we should have been hearing were those of the holy leaders of Muslims who eschew violence and the killing of innocents. Such voices united, regularly and forcefully proclaiming this credo, could well over time convince many potential terrorist recruits that it is impermissible for their religion to be the basis of suicide bombings and similar fanatical acts.
From 9/11 to today, such voices have been almost universally silent.
JOHN C. GARRETT
Costa Mesa
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