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Letter: Room for tolerance diminished

The Columbian
Published: October 20, 2014, 5:00pm

I read about Lt. Gen. William Boykin speaking at the annual prayer breakfast. Why is it anytime a Christian has an opinion about the Islam faith or Muslims, they are labeled a bigot? The man has a right to express his opinions. Why is it not OK for Christians to speak out against a faith that has sworn to kill Jews and Christians? I understand that this is not all Muslims. It is reality, however.

Citizens need to quit being so politically correct. As a Christian, I am totally offended by the Westboro Baptist Church and the actions they have taken under the auspices of being Christian.

If Muslims are offended by actions taken by groups under the banner of their religion, they need to speak out against those actions. Peace-loving Muslims protesting against someone who is pointing out the dangers of radical Islamists only widens the gap between Muslims and the rest of us. Muslims need to acknowledge that there is a concern about their religion.

Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt deciding not to attend the event shows how his political motivations supersede a commitment he made. Erica Marchbank, who called for the protest, commented, “There’s no room for hate in Vancouver.” What is she showing toward this man who served our country? She certainly is not showing the tolerance she supposedly values so much.

Kim Rich

Vancouver

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