He would have been much better off stating his objection frankly, that he doesn't want to work with people who object to a Christian-theocratic government.
The way he waffled, qualified, and constantly paused to check himself before saying certain words, left no doubt he was trying to keep his racism in check.
How 'bout that? Some old, white Florida council member isn't making a lick of sense, but likes to say Jesus every other word. I'm shocked and appalled.
More info: http://www.coj.net/City+Council/District+4/default.htm
No, you half-witted prick, no one objects that you pray to Jesus. They object that you perform a public prayer in a governmental capacity. That's disregarding separation of church and state.
Ugh, this guy is the quintessential narrow minded conservative christian jackass.