Posted by Pandora:
The woman was who got her panties in a bunch was Debbie Wasserman Schultz. No doubt, she is the "sick dem woman" referred to as well. You can hear her make the pitch for hate crimes on her web site here.
Interestingly enough, she starts her speech by saying, "It seems to me it is the category of individuals who are affected" that determines whether we are for hate crimes legislation.
Yes, it does seem that it is the category of individuals she is concerned about, doesn't it?
And, it does appear that it was the Democrats who were in favor of the "hate crime" legislation, while Republicans voted against it.
I think the Republicans are right this time around: We don't need hate crimes legislation, and especially don't need it expanded.
Do pedophiles need protection? Well, if one were to molest one of my grandchildren, and I were able to get him one on one, yes indeed, he would need protection. I might need a good lawyer afterward, if I got caught that is.
Do soldiers need protection from hate crimes? That one is debatable. I don't believe we need hate crimes laws, but, if we have them, then they should cover everyone. no exceptions, even that pedophile whose body I just dumped in the river. (in my imagination, of course)
I think you pegged it right this time despite some rather vague references taken from a right wing blog: It was the Democrats who voted for this nonsensical bill, and the Republicans who wanted to exclude pedophiles and include soldiers, but wound up voting against it.
