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TN lawmakers confuse mop sink for Muslim foot-washing sink

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NASHVILLE — Sometimes a mop sink is just a mop sink.

Building managers and legislative staffers have sought to reassure some concerned Tennessee lawmakers that recent renovations at the state Capitol did not install special facilities for Muslims to wash their feet before praying.

“I confirmed with the facility administrator for the State Capitol Complex that the floor-level sink installed in the men’s restroom outside the House Chamber is for housekeeping use,” Legislative Administration Director Connie Ridley wrote in an email. “It is, in layman’s terms, a mop sink.”

Thought for the day - Fear makes people think stupid things.

Article is here.

Here's another thought - Inbreeding is not a good thing. :mrgreen:
 
I would have assumed it was a urinal for kids ;)
 
What a bunch of bigoted dip****s.
 
Some of them may have never used a mop before so it would appear foreign to them.

That is what happens when you raise a child who have never touched a mop, broom or shovel.
 
Some of them may have never used a mop before so it would appear foreign to them.

That is what happens when you raise a child who have never touched a mop, broom or shovel.

It's also what happens when you become so paranoid and afraid that even someone washing their feet strikes you as something to be concerned over.
 
I'm confused, even if it had been a Muslim foot washing sink, what's the problem?
 
Yeah, I saw this earlier today...suspect those who originated the question haven't used one before.

ps. But of more concern in the photo the mop sink is within 36" of the breaker panel on the right. This is a violation of both the plumbing and electrical code...in a government building no less...:shock:
 
You never know when you mussaleum will strike next.
 
Yeah, I saw this earlier today...suspect those who originated the question haven't used one before.

ps. But of more concern in the photo the mop sink is within 36" of the breaker panel on the right. This is a violation of both the plumbing and electrical code...in a government building no less...:shock:

Good catch. I went back and looked at the pic and you are right. But maybe that was intended to catch some less observant Muslim to be washing his feet and touch the panel....lol
 
Yeah, I saw this earlier today...suspect those who originated the question haven't used one before.

ps. But of more concern in the photo the mop sink is within 36" of the breaker panel on the right. This is a violation of both the plumbing and electrical code...in a government building no less...:shock:

You are right on that one. Here in Texas, it is 6 feet. But we are talking about Tennessee here. :mrgreen:
 
I find this story a little hard to swallow. There's bigotry and paranoia, and then there's mental disease.
 
I'm confused, even if it had been a Muslim foot washing sink, what's the problem?

In a state building? About the same as if they had installed a holy water receptacle or kneeling pews.
 
Wash basins are not religious in Islam,
 
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I swear, there is no longer any reason for The Onion to exist. Real life in idiot world has become its own satire.
 
In a state building? About the same as if they had installed a holy water receptacle or kneeling pews.
So your statement is that religion should be found nowhere in a state building? If so, I don't have a problem with that. I would just be curious to know how many references to God and/or Jesus can be found in the building. Perhaps none. I'd be surprised if it were none, but I'd like to know.

As long as you are saying religion should play no part in government, I'll concede your point.
 
Of course another plausible supposition is that given the gullibility of some folks this is a practical joke…
 
So your statement is that religion should be found nowhere in a state building? If so, I don't have a problem with that. I would just be curious to know how many references to God and/or Jesus can be found in the building. Perhaps none. I'd be surprised if it were none, but I'd like to know.

As long as you are saying religion should play no part in government, I'll concede your point.

I'm saying it would be same level of religious accommodation -- foot-washing sinks, holy water receptacles, kneeling pews . . .

You asked what the "problem" was. I guess there's none if you think state buildings should accommodate all those things. But if you think any of them should be forbidden or removed, then you should think all of them should be.

So, what I think is irrelevant to whether or not you should "concede" the point; it's what YOU think which is operative. But to answer the question, I think none of those things should be present in a state building.
 
In a state building? About the same as if they had installed a holy water receptacle or kneeling pews.

A sink is not a religious device.
 
What a bunch of bigoted dip****s.

I know, right? What makes them think they should get their own foot washing station?
 
I'm saying it would be same level of religious accommodation -- foot-washing sinks, holy water receptacles, kneeling pews . . .

You asked what the "problem" was. I guess there's none if you think state buildings should accommodate all those things.
I have no problem with any of those things, as long as all religious items are granted equal privilege.

But if you think any of them should be forbidden or removed, then you should think all of them should be.
I think religion should be treated equally under the law. But as I said, my guess is you can find the word "God" in at least one place in the capitol. If I'm wrong, so be it, it's complete conjecture on my part. But I'd be surprised if I was wrong.

So, what I think is irrelevant to whether or not you should "concede" the point
Not at all. What you think is entirely important as to whether I concede the point.

But to answer the question, I think none of those things should be present in a state building.
Then, assuming the lawmakers agree to the same mindset we both have, point conceded.
 
The only reason it exists is for a religious practice, so indeed, it is.

Well, I guess that, if those Tennessee congress critters want to wash their feet in a mop sink, I say "Have at it". LOL.
 
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