Christian Politition send out hate e-mails

DEMS: LAWMAKER WHO SENT QUESTIONABLE E-MAILS DOESN'T GET IT - TOP Denver Channel, 3/28/06http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/8321747/detail.htmlDENVER -- A GOP lawmaker who distributed e-mails questioning the character of some blacks and Muslims should not expect to silence his critics by saying he did not agree with the messages, two Democratic legislators said Tuesday.Rep. Jim Welker, R-Loveland, apologized two weeks ago for forwarding an e-mail to other lawmakers and constituents suggesting some black victims of Hurricane Katrina were lazy.After the apology, another e-mail forwarded by Welker surfaced; it questioned whether devout Muslims could be patriotic Americans. Welker has said he did not remember sending it.Welker told The Associated Press his mistake was not disclosing he did not write the e-mails. "It's part of free speech in America. When I read things in the newspaper, there are things I agree with and things I disagree with. It's an opportunity to pass on information. It's up to the reader to agree or disagree," he said.Reps. Angie Paccione and Mike Merrifield said Welker had missed the point."He just doesn't get it," said Paccione, a Fort Collins Democrat. "It wasn't a mistake for him not to disclose, it's a mistake for a legislator to send it in the first place. It's not illegal, it's inappropriate. . ."The e-mail about Muslims said in part, "Can a devout Muslim be an American patriot and loyal citizen? ... Politically, no. Because he must submit to the mullah, who teaches annihilation of Israel and destruction of America, the great Satan." (MORE)