Columbian professor Robert Thurman calls the Grover Norquist oath "seditious" and "treasonous".

[DreamGypsy]

43. I beg to disagree

A congressperson signing and sending a letter to the President of the United States expressing her opinions and proposals on matters of policy is a very valid part of the political process in a democracy. I have no trouble with Boehner using such a letter, cosigned by McCarthy, Camp, Upton, Cantor, McMorris Rogers, and Ryan, stating their intent to obstruct any attempt to raise taxes on the wealthy (a tiny bit of hyperbole on my part here )

A congressperson signing an agreement to follow strictly the dictate promulgated by a lobbyist and lobbying organization is at best a violation of the trust of his constituency and of the agreement to serve that constituency that is represented by his oath of office. Until recently such an action has not been recognized as a proper move in the political game and accepting such tactics into the repertoire will cause much damage to our system and our country.

Treason, sedition, and crime are strong words which should not be bandied about without careful consideration. Violating the trust of the electorate is still a serious offense which should not pass unnoticed and should demand consideration of appropriate consequential action.

(...but I don't feel strongly about this )