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Congress Takes FINAL Vote on Hate Crimes Bill; On to President’s Desk
You guys.
This is a federal law that protects the GLBT community from hate crimes. A FEDERAL law. No finicky, good-ol'-boys police force can hush it up. There will be funding for investigation and prevention. People will not be able to skate by on Twinkie Defenses or minimum sentences with a wink and a nudge.
And President Obama has promised to sign the bill. Promised. He used those words.
I recommend clicking the link to send a thank you letter to the families of Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, who have been working towards this bill being passed since day one.
You guys.
This is a federal law that protects the GLBT community from hate crimes. A FEDERAL law. No finicky, good-ol'-boys police force can hush it up. There will be funding for investigation and prevention. People will not be able to skate by on Twinkie Defenses or minimum sentences with a wink and a nudge.
And President Obama has promised to sign the bill. Promised. He used those words.
I recommend clicking the link to send a thank you letter to the families of Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, who have been working towards this bill being passed since day one.
