Sanity, you may want to put your criticism in context:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20001567-503544.html.

You know, I'm sure the good congressman fully understands that Guam won't literally capsize from overpopulation. Nonetheless, his colorful figure of speech makes a good point. Could it be that his critics don't understand "figures of speech"?

-Joe Offer-