A hate crimes bill would certainly be more likely to happen if the Republicans weren't in control. If not, it should be. I trust that Al Gore will fight for us every step of the way. The fact that Dick Cheney has a gay daughter holds very little value considering what we observed at the Republican convention. Not one mention of hate crimes,gay inclusiveness, AIDS awareness or more tolerance for all.
Compassionate conservative is an oxymoron.
Most of the democratic office-holders and candidates have at least indicated their support. Leo Yes Definitely. Both Gore and Lieberman, along with many Democratic members of the Senate and House have been strong supporters of hate crimes legislation. The bill would pass easily. With a Democratic Congress, Hate Crimes legislation will be a priority, and with a Democratic Congress and Al Gore as President, it will become law.