Early information often incomplete

Letters to the editor reflect the short memories of many readers who want so badly to blame the first verbal responses from the administration for the tragedy at Benghazi instead of focusing on the attack itself.

Apparently, many have forgotten the numerous attacks on embassies and U.S. installations around the world during the previous administration that went without criticism, much less relentless investigations and blame. They have forgotten there were a dozen similar attacks during that time including one in Bali where seven Americans were killed, in Riyadh where nine Americans died, and many attacks in Pakistan, Damascus, Yemen, Karachi and other hot spots around the world. Not only was there no criticism of the Bush administration, it was defended.

This is no effort to keep score here, but to remind people that these things happen, and early information is faulty and incomplete. Rather than focus on someone's words describing the event, the focus should be on finding the culprits and seeking justice.

Marie Harris

Bartlett