Rep. Ellison to use Thomas Jefferson's Koran at swearing in

From today's Washington Post gossip column, the Reliable Source, we learn that the Koran to be used by Rep. Keith Ellison was owned by Thomas Jefferson. Interestingly, Jefferson, who helped forge the idea of freedom of religion for our nation, was born in the Virginia district represented by the bigoted Congressman, Virgil Goode.

Nothing like a big step backwards for religious tolerance from a member of Congress. Republicans, like Goode, are increasingly intent on destroying the very Constitution that they swear to uphold. So, let's review the hypocrisy: Goode swears on a bible that he will "support and defend the constitution" which includes freedom of religiion, then doesn't. Not very American and not very Christian.

Now, the other question is why the Post thinks this is gossip, but gave prominent coverage to Goode's attacks on Ellison in the news section of the paper.