H.R. 1913, named the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Act of 2009, expands the pre-existing laws which govern hate crimes.
The former laws covered crimes based on race, religion, color or national origin.
While at first glance, the appeal of a Congressional Act which would enhance and expand these laws seem obvious. In addition to those already covered under this judicial umbrella are those victims of violence against individuals based on sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or disability. Instead of a blanket protection for "all groups" who are victims of crimes based on their group identity; specific groups are identified while other groups are omitted.
Under this new legislation, pedophiles who are victims of violence are protected. However, those who are victims of violence based on being a Veteran are not protected.
The Bill was passed in the House along party lines, 249 to 175 in favor of the legislation and now goes before the Senate.
When Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL) was asked... Why not punish hate crimes against our Troops?
Her reply was...
"Because comparing abused military personnel to "real victims" like blacks and homosexuals is "belittling" to the privileged special interest groups favored by progressives."
Now... Not only does our government consider our Veterans to be "Potential Terrorist", but when they are spit on and beaten for the service that they provide, we will not protect them.
But hey... That never happens, does it?
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