It is shocking to learn that there has been a sharp increase in hate crimes against members of the LGBT community, and still not prosecutable as a hate crime in 20 states. The violence perpetrated against out fellow human beings can not be tolerated. Sadly, the violence escalated around the time of the last Presidential Election, the revisiting of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy and Prop 8.

The Senate is set to vote any day on legislation that aims to remedy this situation. Would you please consider signing this petition?

And perhaps even contacting your state Senator to urge them to support the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act (S. 909)?

Thank You.