HAMDEN, Conn. -- Like a variety of religious communities, the Muslim one is expressing its sympathy to families affected by the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas. Of course, since the suspect in the shootings is Muslim, it’s an extra sensitive topic.

Resident Imam Abdul-Karim Hasan asserts what has been said before in this country, that while the alleged shooter has a Muslim background, this is not something preached in his religion.

Hasan said, “We are to be moderates, we’re not to be way over to the right, or way over to the left. Our objective is to make peace and seek peace and be the first one that stretches our hands to bring peace. You know, when things like this happen, it puts our life in danger too.”

Gov. Jodi Rell ordered the U.S. and Connecticut flags at half staff for those who were killed or injured at Fort Hood, and made sure current and former members of the military in Connecticut have the phone number for a help line they could call if they need help, like the suspected shooter at Fort Hood did.

Rell said, “Sometimes coming back you find it difficult to kind of get back in the groove of things and sometimes you just need to talk to someone.”

If you do need someone to talk to, you can contact the Military Support Program 24-hours a day by dialing 866-251-2913.