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From: Samer, Care2 Action Alerts <actionalerts@care2.com>
Date: Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 6:09 AM
Subject: Demand Comprehensive Hate Crimes Legislation
To: david.chirot@gmail.com

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Hi David, On May 16, 2007, Sean Kennedy, a 20-year old gay man, was attacked on the streets of Greenville, South Carolina. He died of his injuries later that night. Yet, because of the lack of hate crimes legislation, his attacker will be eligible for parole in as little as 10 months. Sean was a brave young man with a bright, infectious smile. But his life was cut short and justice left unserved. This tragedy must not be repeated. » As it stands now, 23 states, including South Carolina, do not have hate crime laws that include sexual orientation, but passage of the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Action (LLEHCPA) would change that by strengthening existing laws and allowing the Department of Justice to assist local prosecutions, and where appropriate, investigate and prosecute cases. Sean's death shows that comprehensive hate crimes legislation is urgently needed. Please support the LLEHCPA. » Thanks for taking action! Samer ThePetitionSite A Life Cut Short and Justice Left Unserved Forward to a friend >> Read the petition >>

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