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La Lioness Priyanka Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-03-09 01:24 PM
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Tell Congress: Ignore the lies and pass the Matthew Shepard Act
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people often fear for their lives and safety. One in six hate crimes are committed because of sexual orientation or gender identity – and that's on the rise.

But two years after George W. Bush's veto threat blocked it, the Matthew Shepard Act is back and has a real shot of becoming the law of the land.

Right-wing groups are using lies and distortion to defeat this important bill again. If we're silent, they could bring lawmakers who are on the fence over to their side.

Send a message to Congress today. Tell them we need the Matthew Shepard Act to help ensure safety and security for ALL people."

http://www.hrcactioncenter.org/campaign/pass_shepard/b6dge7rqj5k6inb?


Please rec this thread and keep it kicked. Thanks much!
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damntexdem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-03-09 01:35 PM
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1. No, REMEMBER the lies and who the liars are and pass the Matthew Shepard Act.
The hate in hate crimes is mirrored by the hate in Congressional obstructionism.
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cate94 Donating Member (573 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-03-09 01:46 PM
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2. k & r
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sinkingfeeling Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-03-09 01:53 PM
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3. Done with pleasure.
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FLyellowdog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-03-09 01:57 PM
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4. Sent letter...
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FreeState Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-03-09 03:14 PM
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5. Done K&R n/t
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mitchtv Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-03-09 03:27 PM
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6. Done
we may have a shot with my repuke rep Bono-Mack
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tbyg52 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-03-09 06:25 PM
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7. K,R,&done. nt
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