My concerns are based on my own analysis nothing more. Muslims make up less than 1 percent of the US population. I do not know the numbers of medical professionals in the US but I would think relative to the rest of the US population it would be a very small percentage. Now if the population of Muslims in any one VA surpasses 1 percent that could be an anomaly however, if the population surpasses 1 percent in multiple locations it could be an indicator.

Since I first voiced my concerns I have both contacted some of my retired military buddies and had a few contact me. It does seem several hospitals do have a growing Muslim population along with the basic problems that come with them. Demands for Muslims prayer rooms, etc, just minor issues so far.

Now to be fair I have never been treated by a Muslim working at the VA and know of no problems with their care. My new hypothesis is simplistic. Immigrant populations tend to group up and someone was treated well while working at the VA he/she spread the word and a growing number of Muslims are seeking out those jobs as a result. We also have USF nearby and I am sure many of the medical student’s account for the growing numbers of Muslims. The worst thing that might happen is they learn life saving skills and bring it back to their homelands, which actually works for us and not against us. Someone has to show the radical Muslims that 21st century technology is better than 7th century ideology.

Now I do watch Muslims and hold them accountable for what they do if it is based on koranic concepts. Believe me if I thought any of these particular Muslims harbored any ill will toward our troops I would bring it to the attention of the hospital security. So far, I see nothing suspicious, they are probably just what they seem to be, true professionals.

I should mention I am a regular visitor. I might be hard as nails but a few dings, dents and scrapes did some damage and they are working with me to fix them. I have nothing but praise for the VA.

As a former Depertment of Veterans Affairs Police Officer & Detective. I have worked with their people in the Chicagoland area. I don’t what positions these people hold. If they are doctor’s it could be that they are residents going through training at the VA.