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"If a local prosecutor becomes aware that the assailant was opposed to homosexuality, he could say that the attacker's "perception" contributed to the motivation for the attack. Once he makes that assertion, he can appeal for special prosecutorial involvement from the federal government.
Thomas Jefferson declared, "The legislative powers of government reach to actions only--not to opinions." On this basis alone, S. 909 should be rejected by the Senate. It clearly includes opinions, thoughts, and beliefs in the punishment of the act."