My family is of Syrian Christian ancestry. We've been in the area for almost 100 years and have never had a problem, thank you very much.

Mr. Russell was given a sentence beyond that which is normally given in similar circumstances. It is not appropriate to have him undergo further punishment simply because the target of his actions was a current popular victim class or because the Muslim community has a (possibly irrational) fear based on this incident.

According to all measurements, Mr. Russell has received his sentence, it is being carried out and, as such, the community should move forward. That is how we handle things in America.