An Urgent Petition Against Hate Crimes Laws
To the Honorable Members of Congress

I am asking you to actively oppose all "hate crimes" bills which allow federal prosecution for crimes based on "actual or perceived" sexual orientation.

"Hate crimes" laws devalue the lives of other victims who are not members of a protected group and punish people for their thoughts rather than their actions. Punishment should be the same regardless of whether the crime was committed because of the victim's sexual orientation or for some other reason.

Similar laws have been used in this nation and others to silence those who believe that heterosexuality is better for American families.

The future of America is in your hands. Thank you in advance for doing what is right.