Reply #44: I'm sorry to tell you, conservative Christians are at the forefront of fighting hate crime laws [View All]

http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Focus_on_the_Family/Archives.asp?bcd=2007-5-9

"The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill that Dr. Dobson says is "designed to muzzle people of faith." Ironically, Congress approved this legislation on the National Day of Prayer -- a day when countless Americans gathered to pray publicly. Pro-family leaders Gary Bauer and Tony Perkins join Dr. Dobson to discuss how the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act could restrict Americans' right to free speech by making it a "hate crime" to say that homosexuality is immoral. In addition, Dr. Dobson provides an update on last week's National Day of Prayer events in Washington, D.C.
"It starts with hate crimes. Then it progresses to hate speech which will silence the pulpits of America." -- Tony Perkins"