Rep. Keith Ellison and Jefferson's Koran

I agree with this post below at Gates of Vienna. Representative Ellison could demonstrate true leadership by standing for and against many issues facing the Muslim world.

But can he do it? Or is he a one trick pony giving cover for flying Imams while ignoring human rights issue of great import?

You have been elected to serve the Fifth District of Minnesota in the United States House of Representatives. This is a crucially important opportunity, not only for all of your district’s constituents, but also for Muslims in America — even Muslims worldwide, who watch American politics with close attention.

You are in an unprecedented position: the political point man for Islam in this country. As our only elected Muslim in national office, you have the heavy burden and the unique responsibility to aid the cause of Islam in its endeavor to become the religion of conciliation.

Read the rest. Let's see if Ellison has earned the right to place his hand on Jefferson's Koran, or if it was only a shallow political stunt. What would Thomsas Jefferson do, Rep. Ellison?

Comments

[Phoenix]

Rep. Keith Ellison is in his position to represent his piece of America. That's what he's there to do. He is not there to preach for some religion. What if some atheist representative did what is being asked here of Ellison? Or some southern Evangelical Baptist? The issues would be different, but it would be in the name of religion.

That is not his job.

[Terry Gain]

Fundamentalist atheists are not a threat to our way of life.

[Phoenix]

What about southern Evangelical Baptists, Terry?

You missed the point. Ellison is not obligated to do anything in the name of religion. In fact, if he did, he should be censored.

[Purple Avenger]

Terry should move to Iran. Not many fundie Christians there.