"If the best defense is a good offense, then I am more than willing to offend someone." - jillosophy
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(But) conservatives say the bill would punish "thought," since most crimes are motivated by hatred. They say it offers special protection for certain groups.
"Despite what its advocates say, this is not about crime -- it's about special treatment," said the Family Research Council. "HR 1592 would further carve out 'tiers' of victims, putting more importance on crimes committed against a Rosie O'Donnell than against her next-door neighbor."
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'Hate Crimes' Bill Moving to Full House
By Susan JonesCNSNews.com Senior Editor
April 26, 2007
(CNSNews.com) - The House Judiciary Committee passed a "hate crimes" bill Wednesday night, all 23 Democrats in favor, all 17 Republicans opposed. Every Republican attempt to amend the bill was defeated. Critics call it a "thought crimes" bill.The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 (H.R. 1592) would expand the federal definition of hate crimes to include violence against a person because of his or her "actual or perceived" sexual orientation or "gender identity."Under the bill, people who attack others out of "hatred" for their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability would be committing a federal offense...
posted by jillosophy at 5/02/2007 03:35:00 PM
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Watch how this type of law stifles free speech(survival of the west) as laws like this are already being enforced by EU -
Muzzled in Finland
Finland Cracks Down
Mikko Ellilä Speaks Out
and from the internet service provider who slams it:
Word From Down Under
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