I don't know what kind of tobacco Mr. Goode has been smoking, but I think he needs to check into the Betty Ford center. It's hard to believe that this kind of thinking can exist in our legislature. More disturbing are the number of ignorant, uniformed posters who agree with enthusiastic nationalism with his ridiculous claims.
Having a Muslim take an oath on a Bible, is like having a Christian take an oath on the Quran. The book has to have meaning to the person taking the Oath, that's the only way it has any power.
I never thought I was that far out of line with "standard" thinking - but if this is an example of "standard" thinking in the US - I'm way out in left field.
*sigh*