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To: TheBethsterNH

“Some of the more hyperbolic critics of this legislation complain that it amounts to an attempt to silence social conservatives. For example, James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family, warned that the measure would “muzzle people of faith who dare to express their moral and biblical concerns about homosexuality.” That’s nonsense: Only those who acted on their bigotry by committing violent crimes against protected groups would be affected.”

I’m not so sure it is nonsense. Even as we speak, the word “crime” is being redefined.


3 posted on 05/06/2007 9:04:01 AM PDT by sageb1 (This is the Final Crusade. There are only 2 sides. Pick one.)
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To: sageb1
Even as we speak, the word “crime” is being redefined.

I hate "wabbits", what are my options?

4 posted on 05/06/2007 9:06:39 AM PDT by EGPWS (Trust in God, question everyone else)
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To: sageb1

Not only “crime” is being redefined but i wonder about what “protected groups” means...kind of steals something away from individuality.


5 posted on 05/06/2007 9:15:16 AM PDT by TheBethsterNH (...in Northern Massachusetts, formerly known as New Hampshire.)
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To: sageb1
Only those who acted on their bigotry by committing violent crimes against protected groups would be affected.

You get around free speech by redefining speech you disagree with as "actions" such as intimidation or harassment, which are not protected.

8 posted on 05/06/2007 9:56:27 AM PDT by Sherman Logan (I didn't claw my way to the top of the food chain to be a vegetarian.)
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