URGENT ALERT!

H. R. 1592 the so-called “Hate Crimes” bill could be voted on in the U. S. House this week – possibly this Thursday, May 4.  This is a dangerous bill and must be stopped.

The first finding in the bill reads:

“The incidence of violence motivated by the actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability of the victim poses a serious national problem.”

This bill is a “discriminatory measure that criminalizes thoughts, feelings, and beliefs and has the potential of interfering with religious liberty and freedom of speech,” according to Glen Lavy of the Alliance Defense Fund.   If you want to read more commentary about the bill and what it will do, go to any search engine and put in World Net Daily H. R. 1592.

All of our Republican Congressman will vote against this bill.  There is a companion bill in the Senate (S 1105), and if it comes to the floor for a vote both Senator Chambliss and Senator Isakson will vote against it.

Currently, the makeup in the House is 202 Republicans and 233 Democrats.  It takes 218 votes for a bill to pass or fail.  The bill has 137 co-sponsors – including GA Rep. John Lewis (D-5), so in order for the bill to pass they need 81 additional votes. All calls make a difference, but if you live in the district of one of these Congressmen, your call makes even more of a difference.  If you are not sure which congressional district is yours, go to our web site www.gachristianalliance.org and click on Georgia’s U. S. Representatives – then type in your zip code.

Please call the following and urge them to vote against this bill:

Sanford Bishop (D-2nd)
202-225-5831

Jim Marshall (D-8th)
202-225-6531

Hank Thompson (D-4th)
202-225-1605

John Barrow (D-12th)
202-225-2823

David Scott (D-13th) (This is the response I received after making my call.  “I recognize your concern with respect to hate crime legislation. I personally, along with many fellow Democratic colleagues, support preventing acts of crime in all circumstances. I also feel strongly that a responsible society must identify and strive to protect individuals and groups most vulnerable to bias-motivated crime. In the past, I have co-sponsored bills to end hate crimes against gays and lesbians and supported a policy to end discrimination based on sexual orientation, religion, or race.”)
202-225-2039

Remember, YOU make the difference.  Please make those calls.
 

Thank you for Keeping The Faith,

Sadie Fields