Unmasking religious persecution

The article ``Pakistan Falls Short on Religious Freedom,'' displays great courage and wisdom. Many news periodicals have been contacted by members of our community over the past 20 years, during which the subject covered in this article has unfolded. Newspapers have been kept updated on the progressively barbaric practices of the Pakistan government, yet very few have had the courage to write anything substantial on the issue. Waseem Ahmad Sayed, Chino Hills, Calif.

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