Blaming the victim

Journal Chretien claims:

Authorities in Michigan say a case last month involving the alleged fatal beating of an elderly homosexual man, which was used to promote the need for « hate crimes » legislation, was not a crime after all.

Only, it isn't true. They said the attack wasn't the cause of his death, they didn't say the attack didn't occur. If I recall correctly, I read in another article last night that the coroner did indeed find a large bruise on the back of the head, which is evidence of the attack.

I'm thoroughly disgusted that anyone would take the example of an attack on an old man and twist it around to the point that it's called an "alleged beating", as Journal Chretien refers to it later in the article.

Journal Chretien continues:

Conservative and Christian leaders have argued for years that, if « hate crimes » legislation became law, it could become illegal for pastors to preach from the Bible regarding homosexuality.

Of course, I'm sure they know full well that that's simply not true, no hate crimes law in the US has ever covered speech, and every gay rights law in the US has included an exemption for churches. So, I conclude that Journal Chretien is bearing false witness.