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Breaking down myths of the Matthew Shepard bill

Started by LostInTime, August 20, 2007, 10:23:04 AM

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August 20, 2007, 10:23:04 AM
Clarksville Online
By David W. Shelton | August 19, 2007

Of all of the hate-crime bills (that include sexual orientation and gender identity language) that has come down the pike in recent years, this is the first that was endorsed by the American Civil Liberties Union. That's an immediate red flag to many conservatives, but it shouldn't be. The ACLU endorsed this bill precisely because it would not interfere with guaranteed first amendment rights, specifically free speech and freedom of religion.

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