[Rummyfan]

Forgive me, but America should not give a hoot what Keith Ellison's favorite book is. Insofar as a member of Congress taking an oath to serve America and uphold its values is concerned, America is interested in only one book, the Bible. If you are incapable of taking an oath on that book, don't serve in Congress.

Exactly!

[vigilante2]

what do you bet he gets away with it?

[relictele]

The drumbeat should be struck up: is Ellison a uniter or a divider? The lapdog press should ask him and his supporters that every hour on the hour; use the Dems' beat-em-down media tactics against them.

[Racer1]

Guess he won't be taking office then.

[TankerKC]

If you are incapable of taking an oath on that book, don't serve in Congress.

I've never heard or read Prager, but folks have told me he is smart.

I guess they were wrong.

[Nam Vet]

The thing about this that frosts me is that the book of bound KYBO tickets that he wants to be sworn in on teaches moose limbs that it is proper to LIE to the 'unbelievers' if it furthers the religion. That is pure, unmitigated BS. Swearing in on a book that OKs lying.

Nam Vet

[ChiMark]

Excellent view from Mr.Prager.

[xtinct]

Does Keith Ellison expect to practice Islamic law while serving as a US Congressman?

Swearing to uphold the laws of the United States of America is done with the Bible. Keith Ellison needs to decide now what law he plans to uphold... if it's Islamic Law, he needs to resign immediately.

[johnthebaptistmoore]

The '08 elections could be interesting in his Congressional district if he becomes too controversial for most people. Then again, look at how many very controversial politicians end up becoming "very safe" for as long as they want to stay in politics? Cynthia McKinney is the only politician that I'm aware of to break such a streak, and she did so by losing her Congressional seat twice!

[Mr. K]

I am so glad the democraps are showing their true colors

keep doing more of this for the next two years~!

[gdani]

He should not be allowed to do so -- not because of any American hostility to the Koran, but because the act undermines American civilization

Like it makes one iota of difference.

Unless the author is so delusional he thinks those who have taken oaths with the Bible have never, ever engaged in fraud, deception, theft, etc, etc.

[airborne]

America doesn't have the guts to make a stand on this.

[Non-Sequitur]

Anyone who's watched the first session of a new Congress on CSPAN knows that they all take the oath in the House chambers. None of them have their hands on anything, not a Bible, not a paperback, nothing.

Damn Prager's dumb.

[BeHoldAPaleHorse]

I have very carefully read the Constitution: I see no requirement for an oath of office to be sworn on a Bible. Perhaps someone can point out where that requirement is stated.

[MACVSOG68]

I suggest that somehow, most Americans couldn't give a hoot about this "issue". It's the oath that is important, not what book is used.

[Kirkwood]

Hmmm... If he takes an oath on something he doesn't even believe in, then is not an oath at all. Why hold him to what he considers a meaningless act?

[depressed in 06]

It is entirely appropriate that a Bolshecrat take the oath on the Koran. It is a book upon which lying to an infidel is not a sin. In fact, it is not clear who it is that cannot be lied to. What do you expect of a religion founded by a used camel salesman and fornicator. All Bolshecrats should use the Koran, thereby, not violating their oath of office.

[Radix]

If the voters are stupid enough to elect a muslim then that is their prerogative.

You cannot compel someone to take an oath on the Bible.

We may not care for this fact, but the man should be able to swear as he sees fit.

It is an awful thing what is going on in our culture, and our chilren will suffer the consequences for it.

Ordinarily, I'd not address this from this side, but muslims are clearly an enemy of our culture.

There has been virtually no outcry by islamics anywhere worthy of merit concerning the antics of terrorists organizations.

Muslims have dough in many cases, and the collective silence on their part is deafening concerning the jihadists.

Clearly, the terrorist factions have philosophical support in the mainstream muslim communities.

[chiefqc]

Great going voters, this is just the beginning of the trouble you started.

[dinoparty]

What sense would it make to require someone to take an oath on a Bible when the person doesn't believe the Bible is THE holy book? Its not as if the person would feel more obliged to act properly!