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Hate Crime bill violates 1st Amendment rights, Christian leaders say
Hate Crime bill violates 1st Amendment rights, Christian leaders say
By Freddie Mooche
(AXcess News) Washington – Christian leaders have launched a campaign against a hate crimes bill passed by the House of Representatives yesterday, saying it violates 1st Amendment rights if a religious leader or pastor speaks out against homosexuality.
The bill, passed by a 237-180 margin, extends coverage of hate crimes to include anyone victimized because of sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. The bill, if approved by the Senate, would tie the hands of church leaders who say the hate bill is really about “thought crimes”, which violates church leaders’ freedoms of speech and religion.
Makes you wonder if 237 senaters aren’t butt buddys.