SB264 formerly as proposed Hate Crimes bill SB264 filed by Senator Hank Wilkins, IV (D-Pine Bluff) has been amended to attempt to water down the bill. However, its description and definition of what constitutes Hate Speech and actions which is now " CERTAIN OFFENSES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES" leaves open legal ramifications to limit free speech on serious differences between what one group calls "sin" and another much smaller group now calls "morally acceptable."What's in store for us if this bill passes? Consider that earlier this month, San Francisco's United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in the matter of Good News Employees Association v. Hicks that the municipal employers can completely censor the terms "natural family," "marriage" and "family values" as hate speech. Lawyers argued that the words 'natural family, marriage and family values' constitute 'hate speech' that could intimidate city of Oakland workers.
The reworded Arkansas Hate Crime Bill passed the Senate and is now before the House Judiciary Committee. Call the House switchboard 501-682-6211 and leave a message for your Representatives and ask him/her to vote "AGAINST" SB 69 the now reworded bill titled: "TO ENHANCE THE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES." Send emails to all representatives. The contact information is identified in the links below for the House Judiciary Committee and all representatives. Don't let your guard down on this nefarious bill! Members of Judiciary Committee- House and Representatives
Read & Share: Twenty Five Reasons to Oppose AR Hate Crime Bill by Senator Wilkins
Also Review prior postings: Five reasons to oppose hate crime bills and Hate Crimes Bill SB264 - Why be Concerned?
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