How Un-American Rep.Virgil H.Goode Jr can be?

Read Reps spar over Quran usage first

How can he call himself an american or someone who understands the constitution? Constitution separates church and state and also America is the land of the free which also includes free from religious persecutions. That is exactly what the pilgrims wanted it to be and that is what America is. Didn't the people of Minnesota elect him to be their representative knowing that he is a muslim?

If this SOB (I don't feel anything for calling him like this) thinks that he could get away for saying racist comments and standing his ground as an elected representative, I feel sorry for the state of the nation. What is most troubling about this is that the RNC et al are remaining silent about this. For God's sake, say at least that you folks either support or reject this idealogies so that everyone understands where you folks stand.

For your reference, here the some excerpts from the article:
Ellison, a Democrat from Minnesota, said he planned to use the Quran only as part of an unofficial individual swearing-in before friends and supporters. That event will follow the official ceremony for all House members.

However, Rep. Virgil H. Goode Jr. is standing by his demand for strict immigration controls that he said would prevent Muslims from gaining a majority in Congress and using the Quran during swearing-in ceremonies.

He also said "When I raise my hand to take the oath on swearing-in day, I will have the Bible in my other hand," Goode wrote. "I do not subscribe to using the Quran in any way. ... If American citizens don't take up and adopt the Virgil Goode position on immigration, there will likely be many more Muslims elected to office and demanding the use of the Quran."

Decide for yourself.

Zune: A disappointing first experience

Our household got Zune as Christmas gift and I have to admit that my first impressions are a little disappointing.

First, The look and feel is not great. I got the black Zune and the color is dull. It probably is my personal preference but I rather prefer the Sansa/IPod look.

Secondly, when I first connected it to the PC and turned on the Zune device I expected to see a welcome screen and be able to do something. BUT it is showing me the flashing low battery icon and it is going on for at least 30 minutes now. I then went to zune.net and looked around to find that my USB hub is not a high-powered hub to charge the device. How in the world my mom or pop is going to figure that out???

Third, it does not support some picture/video formats that I already have. What is wrong with these people? Why can't I have all the format support???

But I do like its Audio/Video/Pictures/FM capabilities and would consider this on par in terms of functionalities with other top players.