Intolerance keeps taking innocent lives

More than 120 people were injured and 14 died in two attacks in the Spanish province of Catalunya. The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria claimed responsibility.

When terrorist savages strike innocent victims, prayer is fine and little shrines are nice, but the only rational response is to root out these people and end their practices. Rob Stelzer

Funny how people get up in arms about terror attacks like this in Spain, but justify the terror attack in Charlottesville, Va., the previous weekend. Ameen Benin

Once again, terror has surged through thousands of people and has ended the lives of several of them. Perhaps it is time to reflect and think that for any society, and for the whole of humanity, the treatment of minorities is not a matter like many others. It, along with the treatment of women, the elderly and children, is one of the most important ethical progress stepping stones.

A world in which human diversity is respected more and more, where all people can express themselves in their preferred language, profess their creeds in peace without exposing themselves to hostility and discredit from the authorities or the majority population. That would be a world that would be advanced, that would progress and where the events of Spain wouldn't take place. Javier Gomez

More reason to check immigrants from Muslim-majority countries when they come to the United States. Countries like Spain, France and Germany are paying a big price for not doing proper vetting of immigrants. Agnes Weeren-Carlson

Condolences to all who have lost someone dear and who have suffered through this ordeal. May the love of family and friends help you through this difficult time. Loredana Wilkerson