THE thoughts and sympathies of all sane-minded people go out to the British and American families who have lost loved ones in the horrendous incident in America.

We must not, however, blame all Muslims for the action of the fanatics who committed this outrage. A few mindless thugs may see this as an excuse to attack innocent Muslims in this country and abroad.

The majority of them are peace-loving and deserve to be left alone to live their lives in peace.

R CUTTING (Mr), Summerville Walk, Blackburn.