1st Muslim US Congressman Already in Controversy

Keith Ellison, who became the first Muslim elected to the US Congress only weeks earlier, is already in a controversy over his beliefs. The controversy is that he wants to take his oath of office on the Quran, not the Bible. Some conservatives don't feel this is right, with Dennis Prager leading the charge. He likens Ellison's taking his oath on the Quran to someone taking their oath on Mein Kampf. First off, Ellison has a right to take his oath on any book he wants. Second, don't you want an elected official to take his oath on a book he believes in? Isn't that the entire idea? I don't usually talk American politics here, but I think this story illustrates the mentality that is partially to blame for the rampant anti-Turkism in Europe. Maybe Sarkozy should share some of his crayons with Prager, the guy seems to be irritable.