The Hate Crimes Prevention Act discussed below is US-specific; the issues
of hate crimes, however, is international, is universal. So, of course, is
the internet-- and so, traditionally, are internet petitions.
It is in that context, that spirit, that I sign this petition. And pass it
on to you for signing.
- Ria Strong, Melbourne, Australia
-----
Subject: Petition to combat hatred
The "Stop The Hate" Petition
Opening Statement:
"As a religious voice, we state strongly that violence on the basis of
sexual orientation, race or gender is wrong, is evil, is reprehensible."
John Buehrens, President of The Unitarian Universalist Association, speaks
for Unitarian Universalists but his words are reflected in the hearts of
people everywhere who believe we must speak out, take action against, and
condemn hate crimes in all their ugly forms.
A resolution follows:
WHEREAS: We affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every
person; and
WHEREAS: We commend the efforts of those individuals who dedicate their
lives to causes of social justice and human rights; and
WHEREAS: We support actions that protect the individual's rights of life,
liberty and pursuit of happiness.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That we hereby urge the passage of The Hate
Crimes Prevention Act (HCPA), H.R.3081 and S.1529
The Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HCPA), H.R.3081 and S.1529, would amend
current federal law (which permits federal prosecution of a hate crime only
if the crime was motivated by bias based on religion, national origin, or
color) to include real or perceived sexual orientation, gender, and
disability so the FBI would be able to investigate and prosecute violent
hate crimes against gays, lesbians, and bisexuals [and people with a
disability -Ria]. Under this bill, hate crimes that cause death or bodily
injury because of prejudice can be investigated federally, regardless of
whether the victim was exercising a federally protected right.
The only way that our representatives can be aware of the base of support
for this change to the current law is by making our voices heard.
Please add your name to this petition and forward it to friends who
believe in what it stands for. The petition will then be forwarded to the
President of The United States; the Vice President of the United States;
and our United States Senators and House Members.
Petition Management:
1. This petition is being passed around the Internet. Please add your
name to it so that we can have tougher laws against all hate crimes. Please
keep the petition rolling. Do not reply to me. Please sign and forward to
others to sign. This is being forwarded to several people at once to add
their names. It will not matter if many people receive the same list as the
names are being managed.
2. If you print out this petition for signing please email the listing of
names with locations to the email address:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (an email address created to receive this petition)
Include a note to indicate you have a hand-signed petition and include the
number of names listed.
3. If you happen to be the 100th, 150th, 200th, 250th, etc. signer of
this petition, please forward a copy to the email address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
4. If you sign, please pass it on to others. If not, please do not kill
it: send it on to the email address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Thank You
Leslie Palmer, UU
... I cannot stay silent, my outrage and compassion will not allow.
Note: It is preferable that you Select the entirety of this letter and then
COPY it into a new outgoing message, add your name to the bottom of the
list, then send it on. Or if option is available, do a SEND AGAIN
--------------------------------------------------
Sign Here:
1) Leslie Palmer, Jacksonville, FL
2) Stephen Silverman, South Burlington, VT
3) Mel Harkrader Pine, Reston, VA
4) Barry Finkelstein, Arlington, VA
5) Roberta Finkelstein, Arlington, VA
6) Judy Welles, Carlisle, PA
7) Kate Seitz bortner, York, PA
8) Len De Roche, Kingston, MA
9) Bonnie Vegiard, Danbury CT
10) Audree Simer O'Connell, Stockton, CA
11) Peter Lach, Stockton, CA
12) Nathan Gonzales, Pomona, CA
13) Elizabeth Gonzales, Fresno, CA
14) Kenneth Fries, Fresno, CA
15) Robin Greiner, Fresno, CA
16) Nancy Casad, Fresno, CA
17) Lynette Tanaka, Sacramento, CA
18) Marian Galbraith, Groton, CT
19) Patricia E. Jordan, Waterford, CT
20) J. Terry Sullivan, Danbury, CT
21) Ronald Benner, Woodbridge, CT
22) Catherine A. Fiorello, Wyncote, PA
23) Michael Fiorello, Bridgeport, CT
24) Jon P. Bloch, New Haven, CT
25) Joseph A. Altobelli, East Liverpool, OH
26) Joyce Altobelli, Ithaca, NY
27) Anne J. Russ, Aurora, NY
28) Victoria I. Munoz, Aurora, NY
29) Amy Mak, Aurora, NY
30) Yoshi M. Bird, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
31) Nowa M. Coston, Kalamazoo, MI
32) Emmy L. Tiderington, Ann Arbor, MI
33) Hilary Basing, Wooster, OH
34) Joel Beauchemin, Wooster, OH
35) William F. Hellmuth, Carmichael, CA
36) Jean D. Hellmuth, Carmichael, CA
37) Iden B. Bromfield, Oakland, CA
38) Maxine C. Hayden, Camino, CA
39) Ria Strong, Melbourne, Australia
-----
Ria Strong - Melbourne, Australia
-----
NOTE TEMPORARY ADDRESS:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List
As vilified, slandered and attacked by One Nation
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html
Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop
Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink
Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
