Which do they care more about? Posted by James Lamond

So the Senate voted 64-35 for cloture on the defense authorization conference report, with a final vote scheduled for sometime tonight.  The Defense Authorization Bill will then go on to president Obama for his signature. 

Conservatives in the Seante filibustered the defense authorization because it contains an amendment meant to protect homosexuals from hate crimes.  Chris Johnson at the Washington Blades describes the amendment: 

"The hate crimes provision, known as the Matthew Shepard & James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, would make illegal hate crimes based on actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity, among other categories, and would allow the Justice Department to assist in the prosecution of such crimes.'

Imagine that.  Thirty five conservative members of congress are voting against funding our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq and providing the Pentagon with the resources it needs to protect America's national security.  And why? All because they feel that it is more important to deny rights to American citizens than it is to protect America and provide for our troops.

Imagine what would happen in a reverse situation: Progressives in congress voting against a defense authorization bill at a time of war because a measure meant to protect and enhance the rights of American citizens... I can hear the cries of treason.

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