As a Jew*, I agree 100%. American Jews have been deserting the liberal plantation in droves the last couple of years. Unfortunately, I'm afraid that a majority still cling to doctrines and attitudes that originated over 100 years ago in the immigrant warrens of New York City. With the multi-cult left having openly merged with Islamic extremists and neo-nazis since 9-11-01, I'm not sure what else is needed to bring them over to the side of their own survival, but I will keep trying.
The offended Jewish legislators, in particular, are simply adhering to long-standing leftist doctrines of multi-cultural inclusion. The objective here, of course, is not really inclusion or equality, but a veto over the expressions of the majority. So, they are "offended" at the mention of Jesus. Too bad, the Christian minister is not pronouncing policy or making law, and I think those are the only areas where such objections can be legitimately be made. The complaints reflect an underlying assumption that every pronouncement made in an official forum essentially carries the weight of law. This, in turn, is an interesting comment on the left's view of (and hopes for) governmental and official power. Comparing this to the flap over the Muslim prayer in the House provides yet another striking example of multi-cult hypocrisy and duplicity.
* This by itself is a politically incorrect expression these days, since multi-cult ninnies prefer "person of Jewish heritage" and similar newspeak, which is the main reason I persist in using it.
The offended Jewish legislators, in particular, are simply adhering to long-standing leftist doctrines of multi-cultural inclusion. The objective here, of course, is not really inclusion or equality, but a veto over the expressions of the majority. So, they are "offended" at the mention of Jesus.