Several Al Qaeda cell groups and supporters have been uncovered in the Northwest, some with ties to the political establishment. One cell group in Vancouver had a leader who worked for the Mayor of Portland. Another terrorist from Seattle worked for a State legislator. Others were prominent at the University of Idaho. And the first Al Qaeda terrorist apprehended was in Port Angeles. He was headed to Seattle.

Is the Anti-Americanism sentiment here cultivating terrorist groups? Before you answer, think about Jim McDermott, Senator Patty Murray, and the heroship status conferred on environmental extremists who burn houses and university research centers in the Northwest.

Sadly, Washington State has lost 96,000 jobs in the past two years. Where’s the indignation? Where are the candlelight vigils for these people, our neighbors?

Anthony Serrotto
Poulsbo