Swimmer Alert: Kennedy Says Crimes Against Homosexuals Tantamount to Terrorism

(Hat tip: PewSitter.com)

As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote on "hate crimes" legislation, Teddy the Swimmer expands the definition of "terrorism":

The U.S. Senate is set to vote on two key amendments to a Defense spending bill Thursday, including one that would enshrine homosexuality in federal law.

The hate-crimes amendment would create a new federal class of crime based on "actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity," but the underlying goal is to grant federal civil-rights status to homosexuality.

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Why is the amendment attached to a military spending bill? Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., has tried many explanations.

"The Defense Authorization Bill is dealing with the challenges of terrorism," he said last week. "And the hate crimes issue … we're talking about domestic terrorism."

Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, called that argument outrageous.

"Again, we see this effort to try and link those who defend traditional morality with those in the Middle East who are blowing people up," he said on his weekly radio program. "This is outrageous. This legislation will eventually lead to Christians, and the speech that would counter homosexuality, being criminalized."

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My Comments:
Recall what the Swimmer has said on this issue in the past.


Previous Pro Ecclesia posts on this subject:
Bush Vows to Veto Hate-Crime Expansion for Gays

"Hate Crimes" Vote Scheduled on National Day of Prayer Angers Christians

"Hate Crimes" Bill Moving to Full House; Seen as Effort to Silence Christians on Homosexuality

The Swimmer on Bigotry