Readers' forum: Barack, Muhammad's horse

Published: Monday, July 28 2008 12:54 a.m. MDT

Summary

Sen. Barack Obama's middle name — Hussein — should not be associated with a few unpopular characters. The late King Hussein of Jordan was a friend of this country.

Sen. Obama's first name — Barack — is more interesting. Barack (Lightning) was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's horse, which giving a tremendous leap, carried the Prophet Muhammad up to heaven. It would be interesting to have a president named for the Prophet Muhammad's horse.

Carlton T. Sumison

Salt Lake City

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Utah Bill

Hmmm... yet another attempt to link Obama as much as possible with anything Muslim?

We saw the same occur with issues raised about Kennedy's Catholic membership and, something closer to home, Romney's LDS status.

5:01 a.m. July 28, 2008
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Roland Kayser

What is the point of this letter?

5:24 a.m. July 28, 2008
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Anonymous

let the childish behavior begin

6:24 a.m. July 28, 2008
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