To; Gerald VanWoerkom (R)

I urge you to "NOT" pass HB 6340 and 6341, which would add sexual orientation to the characteristics covered under Michigan's anti-bias crime laws."Hate Crimes" legislation has been used in many instances by homosexual activists as a "wedge" to boost the public's acceptance of homosexual behavior and to insert language in the law toward that end. Although this effort might appeal to our compassion for victims, it is really a Trojan Horse that should be opposed. There are already laws on the books to punish assault or other crimes committed against any person. In other places this type of legislation is followed by efforts to use the force of law to silence any opposition to the "political agenda" of homosexual activists, including anyone who has a differing opinion or set of values.

Please vote "NO" for this important legislation before the close of the legislative session on December 17th.

Big Mark