Monday, December 12, 2005

Exclusive: Sen. Allen Withdraws 'Hate Crimes' Support

http://www.crosswalk.com/news/1367698.html

[CNSNews.com] Republican U.S. Sen. George Allen will no longer support "hate crimes" legislation that includes "sexual orientation" as a protected status, even if the proposal is identical to a bill he voted for in 2004. The Virginia senator acknowledged Friday that such legislation could be used by federal courts to extend civil rights protections to homosexuals and to squelch free speech.

For an example of sexual orientation hate crime laws' chilling effect on the freedom of speech, read the next article.

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