AFA of PA ACTION ALERT     

January 7, 2009

State Senator Ferlo and Hate Crimes Legislation

State Senator Jim Ferlo (D-38) has told his colleagues that passage of a hate crimes bill should be their top priority this term. Forget the out-of-control government spending, forget the over $1billion budget deficit, lets add ‘actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity’ to the PA hate crimes law.  Senator Ferlo made this announcement even before they were sworn in yesterday!

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ACTION NEEDED: 

If you think passage of such a law is not a good idea, please contact your State Senator and State Representative and ask them to oppose any hate crimes bill that may be introduced this session.  These type laws create unequal protection and make one victim more important than another.  Please call the district office nearest you and e-mail your elected officials.  Click here and key in your zip code in the upper right hand corner for contact information.