Curious Mind

Here is some information and comments from Linda


Henry -

I commend your social activism and will indeed write my congressman.
To add to the hate issue, we have a small Muslim community here. Recently
they announced plans to build a mosque. Our paper decided to do a story, in
four parts, about Muslims in the community and how they are accepted or not.
In general the response was either neutral or positive. However one person
wrote a letter to the editor in opposition to these poor people who make a
trip each month to Chicago to buy the foods and spices they use to cook. The
author's point was, this is a physician, who cares. He makes big money. We
have people here with no food to eat.

Fortunately someone replied and said you're missing the point. I welcome the
diversity.

It may be a small step to take. To speak out as one person in support of
another religious group is not always easy especially if you feel isolated
or that you may be attacked in turn. But I bet you are not alone. I bet if
one of us speaks up there will quickly be others beside us to add their
voices.

Linda
lmelski@commplusis.net
Marshfield, WI