[Illbay]

The only reason this was even reported was because it had to do with Islam!

You REALLY THINK that it wouldn't have been reported if the walkout had occurred, regardless of who was praying?

I disagree. And further, it would have been JUST as odious had it been a Leftist Democrat atheist walking out on a Christian minister.

Personal beliefs have no place in this action, no more than they would when a judge was considering a case in law. When you are standing in your place as an elected official, you represent that office, not yourself.

[dagoofyfoot]

The only reason this was even reported was because it had to do with Islam


I don't really give a rats behind why it was reported. God help the first islamic loser that tries to shove this crap down my throat. I wouldn't have walked out, I would have thrown him out!

[An.American.Expatriate]

re-read the article. Attendance is "hit and miss". Walking out is probably also common. There is nothing in the consititution which would force me to listen to the religious views of someelse, regardless of my office. That is the "tolerance" the constitution provides for.

IMHO, you are being intolerant of someone who believes it is improper to listen to a prayer offered to (in thier opinion) a false god.