Senator Kennedy attached the Hate-Crimes bill to the Defense Authorization Bill. Just wondered how many people agree with Senator Kennedy using the bill that would help fund our troops to get the Hate-Crimes bill passed. I hear they're trying to pass it this week.
FYI-
The Defense Authorization Bill pays for our troops. Amongst other things it gives special compensations and bonuses, basic military pay, housing allowances, health care professional special pay, subsistance allowances, emergency leaves of absence etc. to our troops
The Hate Crimes Bill would extend special protection status to homosexuals, bisexuals, and transexuals. It would cause any crime against them (even speaking against them) to be prosecuted more severely than crimes against lets say an elderly person.
2007-07-17 08:20:12 · 16 answers · asked by Jessi J 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Just for the record, I don't agree with amendments that don't have anything to do with the original bill being attached to any piece of legislation- no matter who does it. I think this one is especially low though.
2007-07-17 08:46:24 · update #1
I cant decide which is worse Kennedys hate crimes bill or Durbins Dream act bill he is trying to do the same with.
2007-07-17 08:28:56 · answer #1 · answered by CaptainObvious 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Politics is a muckrakers game at best. With that in mind, so long as folks are not bothering you and paying taxes (which many multinational corporations do not) why should they not have a right to exist as they feel in their individual hearts?
If a queer eye for the straight type ambushes you and forces you to wear a pink tu-tu against your express wishes I will be there with the McGee family billy club and defend your right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. E pluribu Unum.
2007-07-17 08:29:48 · answer #2 · answered by Princessa Macha Venial 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do not agree with the Hate Crimes Bill. This is a far-left agenda that is supposed to elevate gays, lesbians, and bisexuals above the vast majority of people who are straight. This is wrong. While I am opposed to harrassing these people or harming them in any way for their sexual orientation, they should not have special protections. If they choose this lifestyle, then they had best get a tough skin for teasing. Everyone has gotten teased. In this anything goes society, if you are black, people are supposed to stand in awe of you; if you are gay, people are supposed to worship you; if you are gay AND black, you are a god. I was teased for being skinny when I was a kid. Is Teddy trying to tell us something? Is he coming out of the closet?
2007-07-17 08:31:49 · answer #3 · answered by mountaindew25 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think that Ted Kennedy is a low life drunk and only did that because he knew his hate crimes bill wouldn't pass otherwise.
What a jerk he is. Why on earth do the people of Massachusetts keep electing him?
2007-07-17 08:23:51 · answer #4 · answered by Sean 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Only the Democrats can support a murderer by reelecting him every time.
The Blob of Mass. needs to go absorb some more McDonald's and leave legislation to those who respect the rule of law.
2007-07-17 08:38:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
OH MY GOD!
A politician attaching a totally unrelated bill to another bill....
WHAT IS THE WORLD COMING TO!!!
Hey, pal. Were you on here whining when bush attached the bill trying to repeal the Estate Tax on the MINIMUM WAGE BILL last year?
Yeah, that's what I thought.
2007-07-17 08:26:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is exactly what I would expect from a Stalinist. Extend thought crime legislation for those that don't think correctly.
2007-07-17 08:26:37 · answer #7 · answered by bravozulu 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Ted Kennedy is a walking Hate Crime. (Well, maybe stumbling).
2007-07-17 08:24:17 · answer #8 · answered by fsfa 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
jesse i do believe you missed the boat -- by teddy hooking the two together it gets both passed == if they had stood alone i am not sure how the hate bill would make out.
2007-07-17 08:31:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think your fully analyzing the situation. This addition will pull Democratic votes in favor of the bill. This actually helps you.
2007-07-17 08:24:04 · answer #10 · answered by CHARITY G 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋