Dear Editor,

When does political correctness go too far? The article France Wary of Strife Spreading From Gaza (Jan. 7, 2009) refers to "increased tensions between Muslims and Jews in France", how the French Interior Minister took steps to "ease tensions among Jewish and Muslim groups", and how leaders of the Jewish and Muslim communities are calling on "French Jews and Muslims to express their opinions peacefully." Two instances of this so-called "tension" are cited: "a firebomb attack on a synagogue", and "looting and street clashes Saturday between Muslim youths and police". When tension goes one way, it isn't tension - it is directed violence by one group against others. Why can't The Washington Post mention what seems to be unmentionable - that Muslims are the ones committing these violent acts in France?