[Oorang]

This is a few days old, my apologies if it was already posted.

Gov. Bush blasts couple's comments
Published November 1, 2006

Gov. Jeb Bush on Wednesday strongly condemned a Hernando County commissioner and his wife for calling Islam a “hateful, frightening religion.”

“There is no room for bigotry and hatred in the state of Florida,” said Alia Faraj, Bush’s communications director. “The governor is extremely disappointed in their inappropriate comments.”

Bush appointed Commissioner Tom Hogan Sr. in August. Hogan is a prominent Republican activist, co-founder of Hernando County’s Republican Party, and a GOP state committee member for four decades. Faraj said Bush is “outraged” and found the Hogans’ comments “extremely offensive.”

“That’s too bad,” countered Mary Ann Hogan on Wednesday, defending her views. “But I’ve been disappointed in some of the things he’s said as well.”

Tom Hogan said, “I’m not seeing that as bigotry, because I don’t feel bigoted on it. It’s just a matter of fact.” He also said many people had called him Wednesday to voice their agreement and support.

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http://www.sptimes.com/2006/11/01/Tampabay/Bush_blasts_couple_s_.shtml

[ExSoldier]

~SIGH~ Jeb is a politician and a businessman. He may have his mind on continuing to succeed at both. Can't do that and alienate any future voters or business associates. Both are unforgiving worlds in which to exist. That's just the way it is. Look at the name of the communications director. Islamic influence is everywhere. There are a LOT of muslim who're decent law abiding folks. Loyal Americanswho condemn terrorism. It's not the people with whom I have a problem. It is a religion that cherishes death and destruction instead of tolerance. I have to play the same game at work. It's one reason I refuse to teach world history anymore. Four chapters in the book dedicated to Islam and a small portion of one chapter to Christianity.

[JellyJam]

That's the first I've heard of it, Oorang. Thanx. (Maybe Jeb agrees with that commissioner, at least I hope he does, but he has to be PC about it.)