Oppose HR 4200--the "Liberals Hate Conservatives" law (call Congress at 202-224-3121)

Research | 6/26/04

[Liz]

The U.S. Senate has passed the controversial "hate crimes" bill that could now lead to the criminalization of Christian beliefs and practices.

That means the next step for this legislation is the House, and it’s imperative that Christians contact their representatives urging them not to support such legislation.

The House defense authorization bill is H.R. 4200. Make sure your representative knows that you do not support any and all hate crimes amendment to H.R. 4200.

The outrageous passage of this legislation -- called the "Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act" and passed as an amendment to a defense bill -- requires every one of us across the nation to take immediate action.

BACKSTORY The Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act sponsored by Uncle Teddy Kennedy was defeated in May 2002. But they're back and they've hurdled the first course by hiding the bill in the Senate's defense appropriation bill

LLEEA criminalizes the Orwellian concept of "hate" crimes: The bill would penalize some American citizens thoughts. Perhaps newspaper columnists would not be permitted to write on certain subjects.

Perhaps politicians would not be permitted to defend their party's principles.

(1) According to constitutional experts, the measure - establishes a dangerous constitutional precedent - allowing for two trials against a person accused of a crime, say, against homosexuals (among others). Possible scenario: A mother of a teenage boy molested by notorious homosexual priest Fr. Paul Shanley might rush up to him in a courtroom, punch him in the face, and say, "You are a no-good homosexual." This is potentially a hate crime. If this woman is charged in a state court with a Hate Crime and is acquitted, she can be tried again, a second time, in a Federal Court. Or, even if she is found guilty in a state court and fined $1,000.00, the federal prosecutors could feel this is inadequate and charge the lady with a crime under Federal law and she would face a second trial.

(2) The bill is Orwellian because it penalizes politically incorrect thoughts and feelings which the law labels as "hate". Big Brother is watching the beliefs you express, the books you read, the web sites you visit, the people you know, and the organizations to which you belong. It's all potential evidence of "hate".

(3) The federal government would get to define what "hate" is. The bill would expand the scope of the federal government to investigate and prosecute anyone who targets racial and religious minorities, gays, the disabled and other groups because of hate.

(4) Heeding the Bible would constitute a hate crime under this law. Opposition to abortion could be discerned as hate.Support for traditional marriage could be discerned as

hate. (5) This bill is an unwarranted expansion of Federal authority to enforce illegitimate laws implementing the flawed Orwellian concept of "hate" crimes.

(6) The bill attempts to codify Sexual Orientation but does not refer merely to homosexuality. Which bizarre fetishes will be included over time? Will these kind of laws make public expression of such orientation permissible or even legal by making former state laws and even prosecutions invalid as acts of hate by the state?

The hate crimes bill will provide cover for all forms of sexual orientation under the phony liberal rubric of tolerance and compassion: homosexuality, bestiality (will PETA support animals being used for sexual pleasure?), polygamy, pedophilia, S&M (will slavery become legal?), exhibitionists, incest, etc.

Call Congress' switchboard at 202-224-3121 to and ask your Congressman to oppose the bill. Do it as soon as possible.

[Liz]

I would comment on the rest of your post but there are no specifics. What exactly are you suggesting we do?

[Liz]

To attempt to change the course of the government behemoth is like trying to change the course of a battleship using a canoe paddle.

[Mudboy Slim]

"'Lurch' Was His Name!!"
(To be sung to America's "Horse With No Name")

Since the first night of this journey,
I been FReepin' 'cuz it is Right!!
Had my plans fer words and threads and dreams...
Formed a Band...I harp and sing!!

The first thing yer taught is "Don't LIE Like a Rug!!"
'Cuz yer lies bring you down!!
We FReep Kerry 'cuz Hanoi John LIED!!
Boy, Beware yer LustFerPower!!

I seen me a Lib'ral and "Lurch" was his name...
Kerry LIED 'bout his Comrades-In-Arms!!
Before Congress, Hanoi John slandered his FRiends...
Called them "Rapists" and "Killers"...has he no shame?!

There's just two ways to fight Lib'ral SCUM...
Remember...Left is all Red!!
One's the FRee Way...Reject Socialism!!
Right is fightin' 'til Big Guv'ment's DEAD!!
'Cuz Tyranny takes hold when Patriots ain't bold!!
Guv'ment's BAD when it warps yer head!!

Kerry is a Lib'ral and Big Guv'ment's his aim...
Just y'all wait 'til he "feels yer pain!!"
Massachusetts, Camelot's DreamWorld is stained...
Jack wails, "Kerry, why must you defame my name?!"

We're the RightWing, we FReep 'gainst Tyranny!!
'Gainst the Lib'rals, who loathe what's FRee!!
Have our plans fer Worlds where FReedom rings...
Join our Band...Fer Justice Sing!!
MoveOn-dot-org's THE Enemy...DemonRAT-Underground!!
Soros' Commies are Leftist SCUM!!
Retake the Cities from the kA.N.S.W.E.R.ous Powers!!
Reborn humans shall never cower!!

You see...
I seen me a Lib'ral and "Lurch" is his name...
He's no good...don't you vote fer his stain!!
Before Congress, Hanoi John slandered his FRiends...
Called them Rapists, Vile Killers...Have RATS No Shame?!!

FReegards...MUD

[Brandon]

I say it is hyperbolic because there is nothing in the text of the legislation to support the claim that Bible readings will be criminalized, or that Christians are being targeted.

I think hate crimes laws are a bad idea, but the original post was way, way over the top, and makes those who oppose this sort of legislation for sound reasons look like extremists.

[nothingnew]

To attempt to change the course of the government behemoth is like trying to change the course of a battleship using a canoe paddle.

Then why the post? If you think phone calls and E-Mails are going to force REAL change, or voting for "Mr. Smith" so he can go to Washington, well..........The only way to bring about REAL change, short of armed rebellion, which should never be out of the question, is to stop the money flow. You know the old adage, "Follow the money" when looking for who's responsible for bad things happening? Dry up the money, and bad things stop happening.

FMCDH(BITS)

[Ed_in_NJ]

bumpski

[Don Corleone]

Sadly I don't have a representative in congress. Kolbe is a fag and a RINO. Hope he's toast this November and we get a real Repub in.

[MHGinTN]

Ayatollah Ted is working to establish Shar-liberal law for America (as in Sharia law, only with the leftist twist of totalitarian rule by the Ayatollahs like Ted and Hatellary.

[RWR8189]

I don't know if this has been mentioned in the thread yet, but the amendments added to the bill by the Senate will not be up for vote in the House at this point.

It will first have to pass the House where this whole thing could get hammered out in Conference before getting back to the House and Senate for a final vote.

[Liz]

To attempt to change the course of the government behemoth is like trying to change the course of a battleship using a canoe paddle.......... Then why the post? If you think phone calls and E-Mails are going to force REAL change, or voting for "Mr. Smith" so he can go to Washington, well..........

The most accomplished general picks his battles and the battle's timing, measured against the strength of his forces, very carefully.

There are some political battles we will not engage in b/c we know beforehand we can't win.

[yoe]

Sent Fax to DeLay and e-mailed those on my list who will take action. Will also fax my Congressman, Jim Kolbe who will most likely take a dim view of HR 4200.
Thank you for the Heads-Up!

[yoe]

"Like I said, their (they're) Fools.

No, we're the fools. Take ACTION NOW!" or don't complain.

[yoe]

Having taken action, I thought it might be wise to see just what I was taking action about other than what you have posted. See if any of you can find the "Hate Bill" here:

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[yoe]

To All:

Try this:

(Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act)

I can't find LLEEA or anything like it - can any of you?

[Tamar1973]

Someone should develop a letter for congress.org to respond to H.R. 4200.

http://congress.org/congressorg/home/

[Liz]

TO YOUR CONGRESSMAN:

At June's end, a defense bill that had a "Hate Crimes Bill" amendment attached passed in the Senate. That means the next step for this legislation is the House. The House defense authorization bill containing the offensive amendment is H.R. 4200.

We urge you to oppose such legislation. As your constituent, I categorically do not support the "hate crimes" amendment to H.R. 4200.

The history of such legislation elsewhere demonstrates an astonishing, deleterious effect on free speech: (1) A Canadian was charged with "hate speech" for quoting Bible verses: (2) An Australian pastor was arrested for "hate speech" for expressing his sincerely held beliefs.

We do not want or need such legislation in the US. Thank you for your actions to protect our constitutional rights, and to safeguard our families.

TO MR DELAY:

Recently, a defense bill, with a "Hate Crimes" amendment attached, passed in the Senate. That means the next step for this legislation is the House.

We are urging members of the House not to support such legislation.

However, It is in your power to prevent such legislation from vote. That is why we urge you not to allow this bill to come to a vote.

The House defense authorization bill is H.R. 4200. As an American, I categorically do not support the "hate crimes" amendment to H.R. 4200.

Existing legislation elsewhere shows an astounding, deleterious effect on free speech: (1) A Canadian was charged with "hate speech" for quoting Bible verses: (2) An Australian pastor was arrested for "hate speech" for expressing his sincerely held beliefs.

We do not want or need such legislation in the US. Thank you in advance for your actions to protect free speech and to safeguard our families.

[Liz]

Nice work. Pass along the word to as many as possible. Sample letters above.

[bmwcyle]

It won't be long until the Bible's complete writing comes true.

[talleyman]

Emailed Delay - thanks for the link.

[Quix]

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