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Do you support the Matthew Shepard act?
The Senate is still taking comments from constituents about the Matthew Shepard Act. According to the Human Rights Campaign, 1 in 6 acts of violence in this country are committed against gay, lesbian, bi and transgendered citizens. Sexual orientation is not included in the hate crimes laws of many states, especially in the deep South. So, it appears we need Federal legislation to give law enforcement muscle to back it up.
If you are one of the 68% of Americans who believe that such behavior against citizens and visitors to our land is totally unacceptable, take a moment to fill out a form and let your Senators know how you feel.
This is one of those things that deeply bigoted groups can whip their followers into a frenzy over -- so every letter that points out the silent majority's feelings is needed.
http://www.hrcactioncenter.org/campaign/fighthate_senate_support?rk=k7zdHeY1X%2d6mE
If you are one of the 68% of Americans who believe that such behavior against citizens and visitors to our land is totally unacceptable, take a moment to fill out a form and let your Senators know how you feel.
This is one of those things that deeply bigoted groups can whip their followers into a frenzy over -- so every letter that points out the silent majority's feelings is needed.
http://www.hrcactioncenter.org/campaign/fighthate_senate_support?rk=k7zdHeY1X%2d6mE