"Republican lawmakers in Tennessee sprung to action and demanded answers after confusing a mop sink recently installed in the state Capitol for a Muslim foot-washing sink."

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/03/2...foot-washing/n

"Tennessee, like the federal government, has a compelling state interest to protect our citizens from jihad terrorism," Matheny said at the time.
That measure would have criminalizedMuslim foot-washing rituals and dietary restrictions.


Oh dear me. This is one of the examples of why the once Grand Old Party is flailing.