The Republicans were correct in doing so... My punching you in the face because you are "different" is not a Federal crime. Enforcement does not need Federal money.
On May 1, 12:43 pm, Tommy News <[email protected]> wrote: > Vote these Repugnant homophobes out of office! -T > > GOP House Strips LGBT Provision from Domestic Violence Act > > The day after the Senate approved the reauthorization of the Violence > Against Women Act with LGBT-inclusive protections, members of the > Republican-controlled house introduces their own version of the bill > which excludes protections for LGBT citizens. > > The law organizes federal funding to enhance investigation and > prosecution of domestic violence and sexual assault while also > supporting victim service programs. Florida Rep. Sandy Adams > introduced the bill with 35 co-sponsors on Friday that excludes the > LGBT-inclusive protections. > > Adams has a 17-year history of work in law enforcement said when > announcing the bill and was in an abusive relationship with her > ex-husband. "Over thirty years ago, domestic violence was not openly > discussed," she said introducing the bill. "Since 1994, VAWA has > helped bring to light an issue that is often underreported or not > reported at all. According to a recent study, 24 people per minute are > victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner > in the United States. With alarming statistics like these, the need > for VAWA is clear. That is why I am proud to introduce the House’s > reauthorization, which aims to make important changes to VAWA, while > ensuring that taxpayer resources help victims--not Washington > bureaucrats. It is my hope that my colleagues in both the House and > Senate can put politics aside and support this lifesaving legislation. > Too many lives are at stake for us to give anything less.” > > The Senate version, which was passed Thursday, was the first to have > LGBT-inclusive provisions. Senators defeated an amendment, with a > 36-63 vote, that would have rewritten the bill and excluded > protections for LGBT violence victims. > > According to Sharon Stapel of the Anti-Violence Project, 25%-35% of > same-sex relationships are marred by domestic violence and abuse, > which is about the same rate as other relationships. However, LGBT > domestic violence victims have fewer supportive services, and they > often face discrimination when seeking help. This latest > reauthorization ensures that all people are able to access services > regardless of his or her actual or perceived sexual orientation or > gender identity. > > More:http://www.advocate.com/politics/washington-dc/2012/05/01/house-strip... > > -- > Together, we can change the world, one mind at a time. > Have a great day, > Tommy > > -- > Together, we can change the world, one mind at a time. > Have a great day, > Tommy -- Thanks for being part of "PoliticalForum" at Google Groups. For options & help see http://groups.google.com/group/PoliticalForum * Visit our other community at http://www.PoliticalForum.com/ * It's active and moderated. Register and vote in our polls. * Read the latest breaking news, and more.
