Our Society is SO Screwed

I just want to sit down and cry. Our society is so bigoted and hateful while pretending that they are loving and kind... in this example I'm talking about HR-1592, the Hate Crimes Bill. Reading some comments about the bill, I've become saddened by the state of the people of this country. How much more screwed up can we get? Canada is looking better and better...

So... I decided that to vent my anger, I would show my Representative how stupid I thought she was for voting against this bill.

• As a concerned constituent in your district, I would like to convey to you my deep disappointment in the way you voted for the Hate Crimes bill.
  
  I cannot presume to understand WHY you decided to vote against such a necessary bill. Why did you decide to say no to something so harmless yet so important? What reason could have POSSIBLY justified that vote?
  
  The major arguments against this bill seem to be that it will make anti-gay thoughts illegal and the fact that it is "against God's will."
  
  This bill in NO way prohibits freedom of speech or thoughts. This isn't saying that thinking anti-gay thoughts will make you guilty of a hate crime. This is saying that attacking someone based on some unfounded bias is illegal.
  
  And furthermore: did I miss the memo? Since when are we a theocracy? We are not a religious based government nor should our society be governed by religion. And doesn't another part of Leviticus state that it is acceptable to enslave peoples of neighboring countries? So does that mean I can go up to Canada and take a few of those people as my personal slaves?
  
  I am curious to understand your reasons for this vote, I sincerely am. I would very much appreciate a reply regarding this issue.

I was considering posting some of the comments from the right-wing religious conservatives talking about how this law is an abomination and how it will completely ruin society. But then I realized that I don't want that to be something that I would have to look at. For those of you that can handle it without having the urge to punch someone or smash something, here is a link (beware... there are maybe two non-bigots for every 50 hating comments).

• http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1592.html