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GOP Talkers on DOD Authorization and Hate Crimes |
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OCTOBER 8, 2009
- We are strong supporters of our men and women in uniform and have visited them on numerous occasions.
- It is inappropriate for the Majority to try and enact divisive, liberal social policies on the backs of our soldiers.
- The Democrat Majority is once again taking their eye off the critical issues facing the American people and instead promoting their extreme liberal agenda.
- "Hate crimes" provisions in this legislation are contradictory to the First Amendment and are unnecessary.
- We disdain racism, sexism and bigotry.
- Unfortunately, these "hate crimes" provisions are broad enough to encompass legitimate religious beliefs.
- Under this legislation, any pastor, preacher, priest, rabbi or imam who gives a sermon out of their moral traditions about sexual practices could be found guilty of a federal crime.
- This will have a "chilling effect" on religious expression from churches, temples and mosques and it must be undone.
