Don’t burn fellow soldiers

Sun., March 11, 2012

Incredible that some criticize the president for apologizing for our troops burning Qurans in Afghanistan. First of all, it is unbelievable that troops can ignore all the orientation they receive in regard to the religious customs and sensitivities before heading to Muslim nations. By the actions of a few, they put the lives of all their fellow soldiers at risk.

For all those who condemn the president for issuing the apology, they must care little for the safety and lives of our troops, who need the cooperation of Muslims, cooperation that is so essential to the defeat of terrorism and preventing Afghanistan from becoming a Taliban- and/or al-Qaida-governed nation.

Allan LeTourneau

Spokane

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