[Bill of Rights]

If he was promoted solely because he was Muslim, yes, I agree this was wrong. I have not reviewed his history well, however, and I have to wonder if he was promoted instead because he had just received his medical degree.

I have to ask as well: If this is a problem solely with his religion and the tenets of that religion, why are not ALL Muslim US military members picking up pistols or bombs and attacking those with whom they work every day? Why are not even most of them doing so? Let's even ask why not some? OK, yes, some have, but those who have qualify as individuals, not as a movement. The answer to providing for the safety of our servicemen and women lies not in excluding people from service based on religion, but in allowing our soldiers (inclusive of all branches) to be armed and able to protect themselves.

I'm no apologist for Islam, certainly not radical Islam. I have a large problem with making blanket accusations against all members of a group (any group) based on the actions of individuals who happen to be parts of that group.
Should the rest of the world hold all Americans responsible for Hillary and Barry Hussein?
Do we hold all Christians responsible for the actions of wayward pedophiliac priests?
Do we hold all Black people responsible for the actions of criminal gang members?
Do we hold all lawful gun owners responsible for the criminal actions of the few recently posted in the Indy Star?

Individuals. Not groups. To focus on the group is by definition prejudice.

There are millions around the world who follow Islam, just as there are millions who follow all mainstream religions. The micropercentages of their members who commit those crimes need to be dealt with swiftly and decisively.... and permanently.

Blessings,
Bill