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Zonies | June 25, 2009

Hate crimes legislation doesn’t go far enough, according to CitizenLink Managing Editor Stuart Shepard. He suggests how a few additional laws could fill out the picture. This video is humorous, but the Hate Crime legislation isn’t funny at all.
I encourage you to check out the video, What’s The Deal With Hate Crimes.

Religious Leaders Urged to Oppose Hate-Crimes Bill

Zonies | June 23, 2009

by Steve Jordahl, CitizenLink senior staff writer
‘Please tell your congregation this legislation is about taking away your freedom to speak and preach biblical truth.’
Senate Republicans have called a hearing this Thursday to discuss proposed hate-crimes legislation. The contentious bill would elevate some victims of violent crimes over others.
So-called hate crimes constitute a very small minority [...]

Hate-Crimes Vote Promised by August

Zonies | June 16, 2009

From CitizenLink–by Josh Montez
Family advocates worry about “chilling effect” such a law could have on religious free speech.
Majority Leader Harry Reid has reaffirmed his plans to have the Senate take up a so-called hate-crimes bill before Congress’ August recess.
In a Monday news conference, Reid, D-Nev., called hate crimes “a unique brand of evil.”
“A violent act [...]