Hate crimes bill heads to House
- Apr 28, 2009 - 6
Hoping to soon bring victory to the homosexual lobby’s years-long battle to assign greater punishment for some crimes given the perpetrator’s mindset, the House leadership has announced it will bring the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (H.R. 1913) to the floor tomorrow for debate and a vote. Just last week, the House Judiciary Committee gave its approval by a 15-12 vote.
Tomorrow’s vote falls on President Obama’s 100th day in office. The president is reportedly an enthusiastic supporter of the bill.
It is evident, though, that this hate crimes bill is about much more than punishing crime. It is about punishing thought. Christians in nations such as Canada and Sweden with similar hate crimes laws have been prosecuted and jailed under those laws for merely sharing their biblical interpretation of homosexuality. In the U.S., 11 Christians in Philadelphia were jailed temporarily a few years ago under a state hate crimes law for peacefully protesting a homosexual rally. This is a bitter foretaste of what we might expect under a federal hate crimes law.
Unfortunately the proponents of the hate crimes bill are content to deny similar special protections to other vulnerable groups. An amendment offered in the Judiciary Committee to extend hate crimes protections to senior citizens was defeated along straight party lines. A proposed amendment to give special protections to members of the military also was defeated, as were amendments to extend protections to unborn children and, possibly most shockingly, to deny such protections to pedophiles.
The expected implications—intended or not—of this hate crimes bill becoming law are frightening. The importance of stopping it can hardly be overstated. All violent crimes should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law—laws which are already in place. If you agree, please contact your representative and tell him or her to oppose H.R. 1913, or any hate crimes bill.
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1 On Apr 28th, 2009, at 12:31pm, Rebecca wrote:
It was QUITE the tragedy to read an article mentioning Frank Page’s “disappointment”, a rather mild word, concerning President Obama’s faith efforts so far. If you were at all aware of the ‘doctrine’ he listened to for 20 years you wouldn’t be at all surprised.
My prayer is that Christians would desire TRUTH over the applause of man, and be delivered from such a lackadaisical attitude about the performance of the first absolutely anti-God, anti-Christian, anti-U.S. founding, anti-Israel president - who just may be the last president we ever have - since he is handing us over hook line and sinker to all who oppose the ‘freedom under God’ to which we have, to this point, been blessed. WAKE UP, CHRISTIANS!!!!
Praise God we don’t depend on people, especially lukewarm Christian people, for our safety. We sure cannot put ANY hope in this president to uphold ANYTHING of the TRUTH of our Almighty God’s Holy Word!!! Wake up!!!
2 On Apr 29th, 2009, at 12:08am, Ivan wrote:
All that is required for evile to prevail is for good men to do nothing.
Much like weeds in a garden, just do nothing and watch happens!
You will lose all of your good fruits and blessings.
Amen
3 On Apr 29th, 2009, at 7:14am, Dave Hollar wrote:
The USA is not Canada or Sweden. The assumption that the law would be implemented in such a manner here is paranoia.
It would also be of interest as to how many persons in Canada and Sweden were prosecuted and sentenced for such an action.
4 On Apr 29th, 2009, at 7:19am, Debbie Ramsey wrote:
Dear Congressman Snyder,
I urge you to vote against H.R. 1913, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act. It does not reflect the values of the majority of your constituents in Arkansas. It directly opposes the U.S. Constitution particularly the Bill of Rights.
As you know, the gay and lesbian lobby has long tried to be recognized as a minority, but the accepted definition of a minority does not include such things as lifestyle choices. The law would create a new minority that does not deserve such a recognition. This is absolutely ridiculous and dangerous and if we continue on this path we will soon have a country we do not recognize.
At some point, it may well be used against a pastor, teacher, minister, or other religious person who is stating their religious beliefs. Are you ready to have a pastor in Arkansas arrested and jailed for “speaking” what he and his congregation believes to be truth?
Thank you for taking time to hear my concerns.
5 On Apr 29th, 2009, at 10:38am, Glenna P Booker wrote:
PLEASE
broadcast to Tennesseans and to America ! !
that is Tennessean’s own Congressman Jim Cooper
(whose father was Governor of Tennessee!!) who
is, ALONG WITH BARNEY FRANK WHO ARE THE
SPONSORS OF THE ‘HATE CRIME’ BILL….......................................................................................................
6 On May 3rd, 2009, at 2:27pm, Dreama wrote:
Scenario as food for thought on “hate crimes/thought crimes” issue.
Established patron of hair salon presented w/Bible questions(patron known Christian/Bible teacher) by employee of salon. Couple questions addressed issue of homosexuality. Patron answers in truth/honesty as in God’s Word.Conversation was initiated by employee, who apparently shared the conversation w/employees (some homosexual). Upon next visit to salon patron treated coolly by all employees; shorter hairstyle suggested (very out-of-character) by regular stylist…haircolor changed drastically. Very different treatment, service, style, etc. As patron settled bill & prepared to leave salon w/very unattractive style,a statement was uttered “Something needed to be done to her.”
I ask you, which was motivated by hate? Patron answering direct questions honestly or stylist acting vengeful? What protection/recourse does the patron have from unethical, hate related action against him/her?