The President meets with Judy Shepard re: hate crimes legislation

[ccharles000]

the White House sends this photo of the President with Judy Shepard out to the media today, a photo op to signal that the White House strongly supports hate crimes legislation. This is obviously an honor for the mother of Matthew Shepard. Below is the official White House comment -- "The President thanked Ms. Shepard for her work on the hate crimes bill and reiterated his commitment to ensuring that the Senate finalize the bill and act swiftly."



The White House press release also urged reporters to take note of the President's position on the legislation.

This week, the House of Representatives is expected to consider H.R. 1913, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009. I urge members on both sides of the aisle to act on this important civil rights issue by passing this legislation to protect all of our citizens from violent acts of intolerance - legislation that will enhance civil rights protections, while also protecting our freedom of speech and association. I also urge the Senate to work with my Administration to finalize this bill and to take swift action.

http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/11079/the-president-meets-with-judy-shepard-re-hate-crimes-legislation

[Forkboy]

1. K&R for this "hoax".

[rvablue]

2. Kick! n/t

[cali]

3. yes, this is change. it may not be enough change for you

but it is real and not insignificant change for millions and for our societ as a whole.