I've been writing off Virgil Goode's insane comments about Keith Ellision's use of the Quran in the swearing in ceremony. But I was a little galled by it coming from Goode, who has the honor of representing Thomas Jefferson's district in Congress. Thomas Jefferson, who was a champion for religious freedoms and respect, and for the separation of church and state. Goode is a stellar example of just how far the conservatives have fallen from the lofty ideals upon which this country was founded.
What restores my faith in our country is the classy conduct of Ellison during this matter. And in fitting fashion he gets the last laugh on the bigots by using Thomas Jefferson's own copy of the Quran during the ceremony. Beautiful!
Hopefully Goode's will see the light and be embarrassed by his own moronic behavior. But I wouldn't hold out much hope for that. I can only hope that fiscal conservatives will see yet another example of how their party has become a farce and head for the high ground with the Democrats.
Posted by jherr at January 3, 2007 08:38 AMHate to rain on your parade bub, but Thomas Jefferson owning a copy of the Quran had nothing to do with his belief in religious freedom.
He obtained a copy to better understand the enemy he was setting out to destroy and stop the attacks and killing of Americans.
I didn't talk about Thomas Jefferson's intentions with his owning of the Quran at all.
Could you point me to some place where Jefferson talks about why he owned a Quran that justifies your comment?
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