https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2012/02/21/the-official-truth/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 10:20:32 -0400<![CDATA[The Associated Press reports a White House apology for burning Korans in Afghanistan.  The books in question were apparently &#8220;removed from a library at a nearby detention center because they contained extremist messages&#8221; taken to a garbage pile and burned.  &#8220;Press secretary Jay Carney says it&#8217;s a &#8216;deeply unfortunate incident&#8217; and doesn&#8217;t reflect the respect the U.S. military has for the religious practices of the Afghan people.&#8221;]]>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:09:08 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2012/02/21/the-official-truth-n191438