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Originally posted by Lifthrasir
I'm not a Christian, but I this bill really pushes my buttons.
Yet again, American society is trying to make sure everything is easy for the weak people who never learn their life lessons because of all the "padding." I believe 100% in the freedom of speech, and I think any religion or belief can be preached as long as it's not being FORCED.
As for taking hate-speech seriously, people just need to get over themselves or deal with it in a mature way. As anti-religion as I am, people are entitled to speak about their beliefs as freely as they are entitled to believe them, no matter how much someone else disagrees with them. I take a stand with Lamb of God's "Omerta" on this one:
"Whoever appeals to the law against his fellow man is either a fool or a coward. Whoever can not take care of himself without that law is both."
This is another Illuminati bill as well; if I begin to propose that 9/11 was an inside job, it's hate speech against victims and their families. If I say anything against the official story of events or history, it'll probably be nailed as hate speech. A very quick Totalitarian Leap to thought censorship.
[edit on 6-4-2009 by Lifthrasir]
amen to that, religion has had more than its chance, and i believe it has done nothing at all for mankind apart from keep people from using reason, common sense , and logic when dealing with everyday life religious people cry bloody murder when something "might" undermine their archaic beliefs, what about us people who have been forcefed religion since birth?
Originally posted by warrenb
about time this bill gets passed! we need less religion and more reality!
The Matthew Shepard Act would strengthen existing federal hate crime laws in three ways:
1) Expand the law to authorize the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute certain bias-motivated crimes based on the victim's actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability. Current law only includes race, color, religion or national origin.
Originally posted by skeptic1
From your source:
No more will your pastor be able to declare the truth about Islam or homosexuality because it will be considered a hate crime.
I am all for free speech, but not for hate speech.
I don't think people should be thrown into jail for their views, but spewing hatred and bigotry and ignorance has no positive impact on society.
Originally posted by Reading
amen to that, religion has had more than its chance, and i believe it has done nothing at all for mankind apart from keep people from using reason, common sense , and logic when dealing with everyday life religious people cry bloody murder when something "might" undermine their archaic beliefs, what about us people who have been forcefed religion since birth?
Originally posted by warrenb
about time this bill gets passed! we need less religion and more reality!
Originally posted by TheAgentNineteen
Originally posted by Reading
amen to that, religion has had more than its chance, and i believe it has done nothing at all for mankind apart from keep people from using reason, common sense , and logic when dealing with everyday life religious people cry bloody murder when something "might" undermine their archaic beliefs, what about us people who have been forcefed religion since birth?
Originally posted by warrenb
about time this bill gets passed! we need less religion and more reality!
So would you rather go back to Sacrifices, Cannibalism, the condoning of Adultery, Flagrant Sexual exploits with little care for the unity of a Family, Community, and the like? These are all issues which Religion promotes answers for, and since the introduction of our Modern Monotheistic Religions roughly 3,000 Years Ago, the World has in fact become a more Peaceful, Humane, Civilized Place.
If you believe that our Modern Religions have bred so much violence, then do a little more studying of history. You might actually be surprised.
Originally posted by cindy22761
The Hate Crime bill is growing...
Many of you non-Christians will be happy to know that Christians are about to be censored. As you stand up and cheer I would like to remind you that more hate crime bills that censor speech could soon be coming your way too. Can speech be censored for atheist too. You betcha!
www.thevoicemagazine.com
(visit the link for the full news article)
Originally posted by deathpoet69
i would agree with censoring hate speech, such as discriminating against other people's opinions, beliefs, dress code, or choice of lifestyle, I don't believe anyone has the right to take the mick out of someone either just because they believe they are right.
Originally posted by skeptic1
From your source:
No more will your pastor be able to declare the truth about Islam or homosexuality because it will be considered a hate crime.
I am all for free speech, but not for hate speech.