Say ‘no’ to HR 1913 and ‘thought police’
IR letter to the editor - 05/26/2009
The Senate will be voting soon on the “Hate Crimes Bill,” (HR 1913). Crimes and criminal law are and have always been the prerogative of the states under the Constitution. This bill would be a huge power grab by the federal government.
People could be prosecuted for their thoughts. Religious leaders and others who express their constitutionally protected beliefs should not be silenced out of fear. The 14th Amendment provides equal protection for all citizens and does not recognize special classes of citizens.
We don’t need thought police and we don’t need this law. Tell our senators to “Just say NO”!
C. Getz
Comments:
My Comment;
Clarence is incorrect
Section 10 - The Rule of Construction (the last item of the bill) says, "Nothing in this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, shall be construed to prohibit any expressive conduct protected from legal prohibition by, or any activities protected by the free speech or free exercise clauses of, the First Amendment to the Constitution."
Reader Comments:
marencolleen wrote on May 26, 2009 6:45 AM:
“I just skimmed through the bill and I didn't see a single thing about the police going after you for thinking that discrimination is the way to go. It gives assistance to state, county, city, and tribal leaders to prosecute hate crimes that are physical. (Never mind that there are more damaging things than being hit)
I don't see what the fuss is, it seems like it's just another measure to stop people from getting physically hurt by other people just for being who they are. "
IR letter to the editor - 05/26/2009
The Senate will be voting soon on the “Hate Crimes Bill,” (HR 1913). Crimes and criminal law are and have always been the prerogative of the states under the Constitution. This bill would be a huge power grab by the federal government.
People could be prosecuted for their thoughts. Religious leaders and others who express their constitutionally protected beliefs should not be silenced out of fear. The 14th Amendment provides equal protection for all citizens and does not recognize special classes of citizens.
We don’t need thought police and we don’t need this law. Tell our senators to “Just say NO”!
C. Getz
Comments:
My Comment;
Clarence is incorrect
Section 10 - The Rule of Construction (the last item of the bill) says, "Nothing in this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, shall be construed to prohibit any expressive conduct protected from legal prohibition by, or any activities protected by the free speech or free exercise clauses of, the First Amendment to the Constitution."
Reader Comments:
marencolleen wrote on May 26, 2009 6:45 AM:
“I just skimmed through the bill and I didn't see a single thing about the police going after you for thinking that discrimination is the way to go. It gives assistance to state, county, city, and tribal leaders to prosecute hate crimes that are physical. (Never mind that there are more damaging things than being hit)
I don't see what the fuss is, it seems like it's just another measure to stop people from getting physically hurt by other people just for being who they are. "
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