You'll also find swastikas in Catholic churches, Mary - they were put there centuries before Hitler was a gleam in his father's eye. Do you want to get rid of those, too?

The people who extend their hands, are extending their hands in blessing. Sometimes people extend one hand, and sometimes two. I'm sure this is made clear when the priest asks people to do this. It's an ancient symbol, far older than the Nazis.

If people respond to your letter in the Seattle Times, can you post what they have to say?

-Joe-