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Sikhs Support AG’s Remarks on Hate Crime Law
WSN Network

WASHINGTON: The Sikh community has wholeheartedly welcomed the remarks of the Attorney General of the United States, Eric H. Holder, Jr.,who appeared before a Senate committee to speak about the importance of vigorous hate crimes legislation. Such a law may help ensure that all Americans may live without fear of violence on account of a protected basis.

In doing so, Attorney General Holder reminded the committee members – and all Americans – about the pernicious and wide-ranging effects of hate crimes on our society. He said, “hate crimes victimize not only individuals, but entire communities. Perpetrators of hate crimes seek to deny the humanity that we all share, regardless of the color of our skin, the God to whom we pray, or whom we choose to love.” In a statement, the Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE) said it “shares the Attorney General’s position that the harmful reach of hate crimes extends not only to direct victims, but to all members of the communities to which the victims belong.

1 July 2009
 

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