To: bill1952
Can an elected representative sit if he refuses the oath?
Absolutely.
Article VI of the Constitution only requires that a representative take an oath OR affirmation to support the Constitution. Someone who refuses the oath can affirm his support for the Constitution instead of taking an oath.
To: conservative in nyc
The problem with a Muslim using the Qur'an is that the Qur'an is anti-American Constitution.
19 posted on
11/27/2006 10:17:05 PM PST by
sageb1
(This is the Final Crusade. There are only 2 sides. Pick one.)
To: conservative in nyc
You are correct but as I stated earlier I think it should Bible or nothing. Not pick n choose.
24 posted on
11/27/2006 10:22:14 PM PST by
Texas_Jarhead
(At worst the Pope's comments might cause a "war of words" but mohammedans prefer a "war over words".)
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