Letters From Our Readers 9-1-10

Protection agency needs Elizabeth Warren Obama needs to appoint a strong, independent person to head the new Consumer Protection Agency. Elizabeth Warren is that person, but Wall Street is vigorously lobbying against her nomination. Please call the White House at 202-456-1111 to urge Elizabeth Warren's appointment to this important post. If enough people contact the White House, we may finally have a real advocate for middle and lower-income people. Jane Dietl, McGregor  Twenty years more After serving 20 months, a mother of two and school teacher who spent her first 175 days in solitary confinement, has been sentenced to 20 more years! Six more prominent members of the Baha'i community have also been sentenced for this long. Many are older and will surely die before the end. "The seven were charged with, among other things, espionage, propaganda against the Islamic Republic, the establishment of an illegal administration - charges that were all rejected completely and catagorically denied by the defendents." Religious persecution is alive and well in many places. Our hearts are connected to our religious community in Iran. We think of them often and pray for their steadfastness. When one speaks out, all become more aware of how we need to act for unity and love throughout the world. Norman Ellig, Aitkin Wednesday, September 01, 2010