Republican Senator Votes for Gay Federal Hate Crimes Law, but Refuses to Protect Ex-Gays, Says PFOX

U.S. Newswire, June, 2004

Members of the ex-gay community and their supporters from across the country came to Capitol Hill last month for Ex-Gay Lobby Days sponsored by Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays & Gays (PFOX). PFOX, headquartered in Virginia, supports families affected by homosexuality and advocates for the ex-gay community.

Ex-gays related personal stories of the hate and discrimination they experienced because they left homosexuality. They urged Congress to support a resolution calling for tolerance for ex- gays. "The resolution says that Congress condemns hate against ex-gays and affirms its commitment to a society that respects all people, including former homosexuals," said Regina Griggs, PFOX executive director. "Now who could be opposed to that?" Apparently, Sen. Allen is. In a...

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