One of these things is not like the other ...

Here is the comment by a NYT reader that I am mulling. I think it is intelligent. He has a point.

The “challenges facing Muslims in the United States”? One would think the freedom provided by these United States to practice one’s religion as vibrantly and enthusiastically as desired would be regarded as a virtue and a blessing. A little gratitude would also be in order for a transportation system that places the highest priority on safety, often at the expense of comfort and convenience.

I will trust Mr. Irfan at his word that he “not looking for some big payout.” But Mr. Hooper, on the other hand, I suspect, has other agenda items planned.

Kenton McCarthy