I really appreciated your parenthetical comments. The comparison/contrast was delightful. How I wish those who re ranting on the right had your ability to see beyond their prejudices. If any of them get to your blog and have the courage and ability to read your presentation, perhaps he or she will pause and consider alternatives to the dogma they are being fed by irresponsible "leaders."

That these folks who call themselves "patriots" or "Christians," are so unable to see their resemblance to the very groups they deplore is unbelievable. They are truly the American Taliban wearing Jesus as badge of honor all the while shaming Him, their religion, and their country.

Thank you for voicing a truly honorable, rational and compassionate viewpoint. You speak, I believe, for the majority of intelligent, educated Americans. We do not want the wackos to represent our country, we do not want them hurting our fellow citizens.

It may not be much and it may not be enough, but I want to apologize to all Muslim-Americans for the shameful, irrational, hateful speech and conduct of the ignorant few.

As for the dominionists, I beg everyone to read Jeff Sharlet's book, The Family. It is a chilling tale of the hidden power in American politics. If you don't like what you are seeing as regards the hateful, divisive behavior of these anti-Muslim jerks, then please read this book. It will awaken you to which politicians (Jeff names them) who will use this misguided hatred to future their own power quest.

These white men say they follow the "real" rules of Jesus – rules that none of the "non-chosen" Christians know. They believe they are the elite followers of Jesus – above the law, above ethics, above the commandments of their "religion."

Now, tell me, how are they different from any religious radical? Yet, they will be amongst the first (and they have already introduced a bill to prevent Muslims from serving as interns in Congress!) to condemn those with different faiths or skin colors. Shameful.

Perhaps it is time we looked to our political and military leaders and expected them to abide by the law, rise to the ethical standards we expect, and stop acting like juveniles on their first alcohol binge. We need our military and political (and even religious leaders of all faiths) to condemn not only this one shooter, but all all the crazies who are too willing to mistreat and harm a whole segment of our population. Why aren't there more official voices coming forth to oppose the hate and to promote peace and understanding? Thank you for being one such voice and giving the rest of us a chance to voice our concerns.

Poor evalutations can be a sign of workplace bullying. For one thing people start to call in sick due to the effects the trauma has on their immune system. We have no information that Dr. Hasan was having health problems though. It can be simply for harrasment purposes and usually when it is done they have "counseling" sessions. Believe me being in a workplace bullying and bullying about religion situation causes people to have a hard time functioning. This is especially true in a situation where you are treated like they do not want you, but yet you are forced to stay. I have been in a situation like that myself. It causes PTSD. The poeple who practice this psychological terror know exactly what they are doing.