[nmh]

I would have excused myself too. This muslim allah is NOT my God nor will I support him by praying to him. It is right to excuse yourself from worshipping a false god.
<p.Need I remind these intolerant folks that freedom of religion APPLIES here. Just don't expect me to worship a false god and certainly not suppport a religion that wants me dead!

[Texas_Jarhead]

"We open this session of House of Representatives in the name of Allah the one God Abraham, God of Moses, God of Jesus, and God of Mohammed, peace be upon them all. . . ."

I would have had to do something here (leave or silently recite prayer of my own) because to me this is a blaspheme. My religion does not teach that Allah is the God of Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. Neither Allah or Mohammed is even mentioned so to pray to them is a sin and sacrilege.

[nmh]

"The Holy Quran says that (one should) always respond to bad action with good and those who used to be enemies become friends."

That *hit book also state to kill the infidele.

[VOA]

bump

[Kryptonite]

"They need to understand that like (President) Bush said . . . Islam is a peaceful religion."

The most disgusting part of this article is the Muslim's reference to "Bush", just "Bush", not President Bush, not even Mr. Bush. The article editor apparently doesn't know how to use brackets correctly either.

That is more disrespectful than a couple of elected officials quietly moving toward the back of the room during his prayer to allah.

It also signals to me someone who probably is not just someone who won't support the President, but someone who probably is a heckuva lot more uncomfortable with the administration than a couple of Washington representatives are with Muslim prayers.

[BureaucratusMaximus]

I don't know where Gig Harbor, or East Wenatchee are...but I'm thinking of moving there now.

[xm177e2]

These two repukes need to pay... with their careers. Unless they have evidence that this specific Muslim cleric is a radical in disguise, they should apologize or be railroaded out of the party.

[Revolting cat!]

We're arguing with a Kumbaya Republican, a lost cause! Remember, all people are the same, we are better than them, innocent until proven guilty, freedom of speech, the Founding Fathers said... (add your own cliches!)

[Minutemen]

bttt

[DoctorMichael]

"My god is not Mohammed," McMahan added.

Amen, Brother!

[nutmeg]

ping!

[Stopislamnow]

Islam is a corrupt, hate inciting, evil religion. It must be stopped.

Glad some people in politics actually see it for what it is.

This war will go on as long as Islam exists. Witness the last 13 or 14 centuries.

Anyone who believes Islam = peace is smoking drugs.

Just read the damn Koran with no preconceived notions or ideas for proof.

[TheBattman]

"As a Muslim we have to respect what people believe and . . . we have to forgive something because of ignorance.

What a load of poo.....

Is he talking about the same Islam that is based on "holy" writings that specify destruction of the infidels (non-believers)?

[Pagey]

"We pray that Allah may guide this House in making good decisions for the people of Washington".

It's so odd that this is occurring in AMERICA.Talk about politically correct being out of control......no shame up there,huh? Whose bright idea was this?How many followers of Islam are in the State of Wash. Legislature? I'm really surprised this hasn't occurred in the California Legislature yet.It's inevitable though.I'd laugh if this wasn't so sad.

[Ronin]

I think I will send these people an email of support.

[jwalsh07]

Wrong!

[Salvation]

It takes courage. BTTT!

[freedom44]

They have the right to do what they want to do, but i personally think it's an ignorant decision.

[BOOTSTICK]

"Muhammad is God's apostle. Those who follow him are ruthless to the unbeleivers, but merciful to one another" {surah 48:29}....Case closed!

[Dec31,1999]

"They need to understand that like (President) Bush said . . . Islam is a peaceful religion."