Fox News has reported that Rep. Keith Ellison, the Minnesota Democrat who sparked controversy by taking his oath on the Koran this past January is stirring up controversy again. While speaking to a group of atheists, the Muslim Congressman made remarks comparing the 9/11 terrorist attacks to the Reichstags fire of 1933 that paved the way for Adolph Hitler to seize dictatorial power in Germany. According to an article in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the Congressman said the following, "It's almost like the Reichstag fire, kind of reminds me of that. After the Reichstag was burned, they blamed the Communists for it and it put the leader of that country [Hitler] in a position where he could basically have authority to do whatever he wanted. The fact is that I'm not saying [Sept. 11] was a [U.S.] plan, or anything like that because, you know, that's how they put you in the nut-ball box -- dismiss you." No Congressman, you are right, you are not saying that September 11 was a government plot, you are just IMPLYING it.

Ellison then said the following in a statement, "Obviously, Usama bin Laden and the hijackers who carried out the murderous events are responsible for 9/11. The question is, however, how do we respond to this tragedy? With fear and rage? Or with courage and reason? I'm for courage and reason." Ellison then added, "This means that in the aftermath of 9/11, instead of invading Iraq, President Bush should have responded militarily where necessary, but even more so, diplomatically, and with all of our intelligence resources." Mr. Ellison, where have you been the last six years, we did not go into Iraq until 2003, almost two years after 9/11. We did respond militarily where necessary, or did you forget Afghanistan?

Keith Ellison is just the latest example of Democrats using irresponsible rhetoric to suit their political agenda. They are more concerned with their party than their own country. Mr. Ellison, do the nation a favor, apologize to President Bush, apologize to all Americans, apologize to your constituents, then get out of the United States Congress until you learn to be more responsible with your words. Republicans have lost their positions for far less, which just highlights the hypocrisy of the Democratic Party.