This thread is to discuss so-called Hate Crimes:
popular and legal definitions of; what a hate crime is and is not; what Legislation purports to do; implications for society and Christians particularly; historical precedents; etc.
[Red Tory can hopefully explain the irrationality of these special laws, if he finds them to be so]
this thread is open for all angles, and derailment is okay, since it's likely
post anything you think is relevant.
example:
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Hate Crimes Bill Sets Dangerous Precedent
Apr 29 2009
Washington, Apr 29 -
Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) issued the following statement today regarding passage of H.R. 1913, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009. Lamborn voted ‘No’ on H.R. 1913.
“Our laws criminalize actions, not thoughts or beliefs. Criminalizing thoughts sets a dangerous precedent. It turns government into thought police.
“It could also restrict free speech and lead to criminal prosecution of religious leaders or anyone who expresses politically incorrect statements, including religious beliefs.”—Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05)
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Congressman Doug Lamborn : 2009 Press Releases : Hate Crimes Bill Sets Dangerous Precedent < click
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will post on this later today:
H.R. 1913, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009
popular and legal definitions of; what a hate crime is and is not; what Legislation purports to do; implications for society and Christians particularly; historical precedents; etc.
[Red Tory can hopefully explain the irrationality of these special laws, if he finds them to be so]
this thread is open for all angles, and derailment is okay, since it's likely
post anything you think is relevant.
example:
....................
Hate Crimes Bill Sets Dangerous Precedent
Apr 29 2009
Washington, Apr 29 -
Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) issued the following statement today regarding passage of H.R. 1913, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009. Lamborn voted ‘No’ on H.R. 1913.
“Our laws criminalize actions, not thoughts or beliefs. Criminalizing thoughts sets a dangerous precedent. It turns government into thought police.
“It could also restrict free speech and lead to criminal prosecution of religious leaders or anyone who expresses politically incorrect statements, including religious beliefs.”—Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05)
# # #
Congressman Doug Lamborn : 2009 Press Releases : Hate Crimes Bill Sets Dangerous Precedent < click
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will post on this later today:
H.R. 1913, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009