Actually if you read the floor transcripts for that vote - you will see that obama made a mistake and requested it be changed - He pushed the wrong button
If you look at the ad in its entirety it is about turning Obama into the sex crazed black male, an image that is socially acceptable to many. The idea of the black male sexual predator is not new, it made its appearance during slavery and continues to thrive today. Look at the perverted sneer on Obamas face. It is meant to make us think that he approves of "dirty sex" because that is all blacks think about. We are subhuman and can be reduced to our sexual organs.
Joel_101
· 1 year ago
First I want to say that I support education and legislation that protects anyone against abuse or violence.
Second, I do not agree with any parties ads that have even the slightest bit of deception included in them.
“Synopsis As Introduced Amends the School Code and the Critical Health Problems and Comprehensive Health Education Act. Changes and adds criteria that sex education classes and comprehensive health education programs must satisfy. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.”
One passage that I assume the ad is based upon:
7 (a) If any school district provides courses of 8 instruction designed to promote wholesome and comprehensive 9 understanding of the emotional, psychological, physiological, 10 hygienic and social responsibility aspects of family life, 11 then such courses of instruction shall include the teaching 12 of prevention of unintended pregnancy and all options related 13 to unintended pregnancy, as the alternatives to abortion, 14 appropriate to the various grade levels; and whenever such 15 courses of instruction are provided in any of grades K 6 16 through 12, then such courses also shall include age 17 appropriate instruction on the prevention of sexually 18 transmitted infections, including the prevention, 19 transmission and spread of HIV AIDS. However, no pupil shall 20 be required to take or participate in any family life class 21 or course on HIV AIDS instruction if his parent or guardian 22 submits written objection thereto, and refusal to take or 23 participate in such course or program shall not be reason for 24 suspension or expulsion of such pupil.
One will have to make up their own minds on what is considered “age appropriate”. ------------- Senators can not pass laws. ------------- How a Bill Becomes a Law – similar for state legislature Introduction: Member of Congress introduces legislation. The official process begins when a bill is numbered, ("H.R." signifies a bill originating in the U.S. House of Representatives and "S." signifies a bill originating in the U.S. Senate) referred to a committee and printed.
Step 1. Referral to Committee: A bill is referred to standing committee in House or Senate. The referral is determined by which committee, or committees, has jurisdiction over the issues addressed in the bill.
Step 2. Committee Action: When a bill reaches a committee, it is placed on the committee’s calendar. If the committee chairperson decides not to hear a bill, or act upon it in some other way, it is the equivalent of killing it.
Step 3: Subcommittee Review: Often, bills are referred to a subcommittee. Hearings held at the subcommittee or committee level allow the views of the executive branch, other public officials, experts, supporters and opponents to be put on the record.
Step 4. Mark Up: After hearings are held, the subcommittee may "mark up" the bill (make changes or add amendments) prior to recommending it to the full committee. If a subcommittee votes not to report the bill to the full committee, the bill dies.
Step 5. Committee Action: After receiving the subcommittee’s report on the bill, the full committee can conduct further hearings, or it can vote and "order the bill reported" to the respective chamber where the bill originated: House or Senate.
Step 6. Written Report: After the bill is reported, committee staff prepares a report on the bill describing the intent and scope of the legislation.
Step 7. Scheduling Floor Action: The bill is placed in chronological order on a calendar. The House keeps several legislative calendars, and the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader largely determine if, when and in what order bills come before the House. In the Senate, there is only one legislative calendar.
Step 8. Debate: When a bill reaches the floor of the House or Senate, the chamber must vote on the rules determining the amount of time allocated for debate on the bill.
Step 9. Voting: After debate and approval of any amendments, the chamber votes. Votes may be recorded electronically or by voice vote. A recorded or "roll call" vote contains the names of members who vote for or against the bill, or who did not vote at all. A voice vote is a simple "aye" or "no" and the presiding officer in the chamber determines the result. If a bill is non-controversial, or has been reviewed sufficiently by each member of Congress before even reaching the floor, it can be voted on without scheduling any debate. This is called "unanimous consent" or "suspension of the rules."
Step 10. Referral: When the House or Senate passes a bill, it is referred to the other chamber which may approve the bill, reject it, ignore it or change it through the same committee or subcommittee action as described above.
Step 11. Conference Committee: If the opposite chamber only makes minor changes, the legislation goes back to the originating chamber for approval of the changes. However, if the bill has been significantly altered, a conference committee with members from both chambers is formed to reconcile the differences. If the conferees can reach an agreement, a conference report is prepared, if not, the bill dies.
Step 12. Presidential Action: After a bill has been passed in identical forms through the House and Senate (or reported out of a conference committee), it is sent to the President who may either sign it into law or veto (reject) it. If Congress is in session and the President takes no action, it automatically becomes law. If Congress has already adjourned its second session and the President takes no action, it is called a "pocket veto" and the bill is rejected.
Step 13: Overriding a Veto: Congress may attempt to override a presidential veto, which requires a two-thirds majority roll call vote. ---------------------------- Q: What does it mean when I ask my legislators to "co-sponsor" a bill. Is this really important? A: A co-sponsor is a representative or senator who joins the primary sponsor(s) in supporting a piece of legislation. Although it is not necessarily true that a bill needs many co-sponsors to pass, a large amount of co-sponsors indicates the bill has widespread support. ----------------------------
Obama Passed A Law To Create The Victims Economic Security And Safety Act. [93rd GA; HB 3486; 3R P 58-0-0, 5/20/03; Signed into law 8/25/03, PA 93-0591; Chicago Tribune, 8/20/03; University Wire, 8/22/03] http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?...
Obama Passed Law Requiring Clear Language be Included in Emergency Orders of Protection. [93rd GA, SB2495, 3R: 57-0-0, 3/25/04; Concurrence: 53-0-0, 5/26/04 PA 93-0944, 8/17/04] http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?...
Obama Passed The Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Database Act of 2005. [109th, S. 792, Passed by Unanimous Consent, 7/28/05; Referred to House Subcommittee, 9/19/05; Aberdeen American News, 10/6/06] http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s...
Obama Passed A Law to Expand the Definitions of "Sex Offender" and "Sex Offense" and Mandate Offender Disclosure. [92nd GA, HB 5874, 3R P 55-0-0, 5/7/02; Adopt CC Report P 54-0-1, 5/31/03; PA 92- 0828, 8/22/02] http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/legisnet92/stat...
Obama Passed Law to Require EMS For Sexual Assault Survivors To Include Coverage For Emergency Contraception. [92nd GA; SB 0114; 2001; Signed into law 7/25/01, PA 92-0156] http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/legisnet92/stat...
Obama Sponsored Illinois Senate Version Of The Bill That Would Seal Sexual Assault Victim's Records. [91st GA, SB 943, 1999, 3R P 58-0-0, 3/23/99, Total Veto Stands, 11/18/99] http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/legisnet91/stat...
Obama Passed Equal Pay Act In Illinois To Give 330,000 More Women Protection From Pay Discrimination. [93rd GA; SB 0002; 2003; Signed into law, 5/11/03, PA 93-0006; AP, 5/11/03; Chicago Tribune, 5/8/03; Chicago Tribune, 5/12/03] http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?...
Obama Passed A Law To Create The Victims Economic Security And Safety Act. [93rd GA; HB 3486; 3R P 58-0-0, 5/20/03; Signed into law 8/25/03, PA 93-0591; Chicago Tribune, 8/20/03; University Wire, 8/22/03] http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?...
Personally, I think that teaching kids the difference between a good touch and a bad touch at an early age is needed. I don't feel that it should solely be left to parents to teach them, after all some violaters are parents. I really could have used these teachings when I was a child. It would have prevented many years of childhood sexual abuse, starting at a very early age.
As for the ads, I can't imagine anyone in congress or the senate and especially some one running for president not wanting to do ALL they can to protect children and adults as well from sexual predators.
All of the ads are there to mislead. Let's just focus on the FACTS.
Stephanie
· 7 months ago
Obama will support stronger laws against sexual predators. He is a parent and I am certain he would not want his own children to have to suffer in this way.
Healing Sexual Abuse
· 7 months ago
and as a survivor of sexual abuse, I strongly support any such initiative.
DVhelp
· 2 months ago
I hate it when issues like this become pawns for polititians in thir silly 'one upsmanship' games
All Comments
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/votehistory/sro...
[91st GA, SB 0485, 3/11/99, 3R P; 54-1-2; P.A. 91-0117, 7/15/99; Senate Floor Transcript, 3/11/99, p. 74]
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/legisnet91/stat...
http://www.ilga.gov/senate/transcripts/strans91...
Second, I do not agree with any parties ads that have even the slightest bit of deception included in them.
This particular ad:
The bill never went anywhere – how can it be an accomplishment?
I read the bill.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?...
It was intended to amend already existing laws.
“Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code and the Critical Health Problems and Comprehensive Health Education Act. Changes and adds criteria that sex education classes and comprehensive health education programs must satisfy. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.”
One passage that I assume the ad is based upon:
7 (a) If any school district provides courses of
8 instruction designed to promote wholesome and comprehensive
9 understanding of the emotional, psychological, physiological,
10 hygienic and social responsibility aspects of family life,
11 then such courses of instruction shall include the teaching
12 of prevention of unintended pregnancy and all options related
13 to unintended pregnancy, as the alternatives to abortion,
14 appropriate to the various grade levels; and whenever such
15 courses of instruction are provided in any of grades K 6
16 through 12, then such courses also shall include age
17 appropriate instruction on the prevention of sexually
18 transmitted infections, including the prevention,
19 transmission and spread of HIV AIDS. However, no pupil shall
20 be required to take or participate in any family life class
21 or course on HIV AIDS instruction if his parent or guardian
22 submits written objection thereto, and refusal to take or
23 participate in such course or program shall not be reason for
24 suspension or expulsion of such pupil.
I also read what age appropriate sex education is to some:
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/07/...
http://www.siecus.org/
http://www.siecus.org/_data/global/images/Right...
http://www.siecus.org/_data/global/images/guide...
One will have to make up their own minds on what is considered “age appropriate”.
-------------
Senators can not pass laws.
-------------
How a Bill Becomes a Law – similar for state legislature
Introduction:
Member of Congress introduces legislation. The official process begins when a bill is numbered, ("H.R." signifies a bill originating in the U.S. House of Representatives and "S." signifies a bill originating in the U.S. Senate) referred to a committee and printed.
Step 1. Referral to Committee:
A bill is referred to standing committee in House or Senate. The referral is determined by which committee, or committees, has jurisdiction over the issues addressed in the bill.
Step 2. Committee Action:
When a bill reaches a committee, it is placed on the committee’s calendar. If the committee chairperson decides not to hear a bill, or act upon it in some other way, it is the equivalent of killing it.
Step 3: Subcommittee Review:
Often, bills are referred to a subcommittee. Hearings held at the subcommittee or committee level allow the views of the executive branch, other public officials, experts, supporters and opponents to be put on the record.
Step 4. Mark Up:
After hearings are held, the subcommittee may "mark up" the bill (make changes or add amendments) prior to recommending it to the full committee. If a subcommittee votes not to report the bill to the full committee, the bill dies.
Step 5. Committee Action:
After receiving the subcommittee’s report on the bill, the full committee can conduct further hearings, or it can vote and "order the bill reported" to the respective chamber where the bill originated: House or Senate.
Step 6. Written Report:
After the bill is reported, committee staff prepares a report on the bill describing the intent and scope of the legislation.
Step 7. Scheduling Floor Action:
The bill is placed in chronological order on a calendar. The House keeps several legislative calendars, and the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader largely determine if, when and in what order bills come before the House. In the Senate, there is only one legislative calendar.
Step 8. Debate:
When a bill reaches the floor of the House or Senate, the chamber must vote on the rules determining the amount of time allocated for debate on the bill.
Step 9. Voting:
After debate and approval of any amendments, the chamber votes. Votes may be recorded electronically or by voice vote. A recorded or "roll call" vote contains the names of members who vote for or against the bill, or who did not vote at all. A voice vote is a simple "aye" or "no" and the presiding officer in the chamber determines the result. If a bill is non-controversial, or has been reviewed sufficiently by each member of Congress before even reaching the floor, it can be voted on without scheduling any debate. This is called "unanimous consent" or "suspension of the rules."
Step 10. Referral:
When the House or Senate passes a bill, it is referred to the other chamber which may approve the bill, reject it, ignore it or change it through the same committee or subcommittee action as described above.
Step 11. Conference Committee:
If the opposite chamber only makes minor changes, the legislation goes back to the originating chamber for approval of the changes. However, if the bill has been significantly altered, a conference committee with members from both chambers is formed to reconcile the differences. If the conferees can reach an agreement, a conference report is prepared, if not, the bill dies.
Step 12. Presidential Action:
After a bill has been passed in identical forms through the House and Senate (or reported out of a conference committee), it is sent to the President who may either sign it into law or veto (reject) it. If Congress is in session and the President takes no action, it automatically becomes law. If Congress has already adjourned its second session and the President takes no action, it is called a "pocket veto" and the bill is rejected.
Step 13: Overriding a Veto:
Congress may attempt to override a presidential veto, which requires a two-thirds majority roll call vote.
----------------------------
Q: What does it mean when I ask my legislators to "co-sponsor" a bill. Is this really important?
A: A co-sponsor is a representative or senator who joins the primary sponsor(s) in supporting a piece of legislation. Although it is not necessarily true that a bill needs many co-sponsors to pass, a large amount of co-sponsors indicates the bill has widespread support.
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Obama Passed Law to Help Combat Violence Against Women. [109th, HR 3402 (S. 1197), Passed by Unanimous Consent, 12/16/05; PL 109-162, 1/5/06]
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s...
Obama Passed A Law To Create The Victims Economic Security And Safety Act. [93rd GA; HB 3486; 3R P 58-0-0, 5/20/03; Signed into law 8/25/03, PA 93-0591; Chicago Tribune, 8/20/03; University Wire, 8/22/03]
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?...
Obama Passed Law To Increase Penalties For Repeat Domestic Offenders. [92nd GA; HB 4081; 2002; Signed into law 8/22/02, PA 92-0827]
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/legisnet92/stat...
Obama Passed Law To Increase Penalties For Committing Battery In Or Near A Domestic Violence Shelter. [92nd GA, SB 0175, 3/29/01, 3R P; 55-0-0; P.A. 92-0516, 1/1/02; 91st GA, SB 1406, Session Sine Die, 1/9/01]
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/legisnet92/stat...
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/legisnet91/stat...
Obama Passed Law Improving "No Contact" Court Procedures in Domestic Abuse Petitions. [93rd, HB4395, 3R: 57-0-0, 5/5/04; PA 93-0811, 7/26/04]
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?...
Obama Passed Law Requiring Clear Language be Included in Emergency Orders of Protection. [93rd GA, SB2495, 3R: 57-0-0, 3/25/04; Concurrence: 53-0-0, 5/26/04 PA 93-0944, 8/17/04]
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?...
Obama Passed Law Raising Standards Related to Domestic Violence. [91st GA, SB0850, 1999, PA 91-0163, 99-07-16]
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/legisnet91/stat...
Obama Passed The Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Database Act of 2005. [109th, S. 792, Passed by Unanimous Consent, 7/28/05; Referred to House Subcommittee, 9/19/05; Aberdeen American News, 10/6/06]
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s...
Obama Passed A Bill To Protect Children From Known Sex Offenders. [109th, S. 1086, Passed by Unanimous Consent, 5/4/06; Held at desk, 5/8/06]
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s...
Obama Passed Law Expanding Rights Of Alleged Victims of Sexual Assault. [93rd, HB4771, 2004, Third Reading: 5/19/2004, PA 93-0958 8/20/2004]
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?...
Obama Passed A Law To Make Administering A Date Rape Drug Aggravated Battery As Well As An Aggravating Offense To Criminal Sexual Assault. [90th GA, SB 1224, 3R P 54-0-0, 3/24/98; HA 1 Concur P 55-0-1, 5/20/98; PA 90-0735, 8/11/98]
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/legisnet90/stat...
http://www.ilga.gov/senate/transcripts/strans90...
Obama Passed A Law to Expand the Definitions of "Sex Offender" and "Sex Offense" and Mandate Offender Disclosure. [92nd GA, HB 5874, 3R P 55-0-0, 5/7/02; Adopt CC Report P 54-0-1, 5/31/03; PA 92- 0828, 8/22/02]
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/legisnet92/stat...
Obama Passed Law to Require EMS For Sexual Assault Survivors To Include Coverage For Emergency Contraception. [92nd GA; SB 0114; 2001; Signed into law 7/25/01, PA 92-0156]
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/legisnet92/stat...
Obama Passed a Bill Eliminating Good Behavior Time For Sex Offenders. [91st GA, SB 0485, 3/11/99, 3R P; 54-1-2; P.A. 91-0117, 7/15/99; Senate Floor Transcript, 3/11/99, p. 74]
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/legisnet91/stat...
http://www.ilga.gov/senate/transcripts/strans91...
Obama Passed Law to Extend Statute Of Limitations On Certain Sexual Offenses. [91st GA; HB 0329; 1999; Signed into law 8/11/99, PA 91-0475]
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/legisnet91/stat...
Obama Sponsored Illinois Senate Version Of The Bill That Would Seal Sexual Assault Victim's Records. [91st GA, SB 943, 1999, 3R P 58-0-0, 3/23/99, Total Veto Stands, 11/18/99]
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/legisnet91/stat...
SB 943 Was Amended To Include The Exact Bill Language Of HB 854 Before Obama Signed On As A Sponsor. [91st GA, SB 943, 1999, 3R P 58-0-0, 3/23/99, Total Veto Stands, 11/18/99]
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/legisnet91/stat...
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/legisnet91/stat...
Obama Passed Equal Pay Act In Illinois To Give 330,000 More Women Protection From Pay Discrimination. [93rd GA; SB 0002; 2003; Signed into law, 5/11/03, PA 93-0006; AP, 5/11/03; Chicago Tribune, 5/8/03; Chicago Tribune, 5/12/03]
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?...
Obama Passed A Law To Create The Victims Economic Security And Safety Act. [93rd GA; HB 3486; 3R P 58-0-0, 5/20/03; Signed into law 8/25/03, PA 93-0591; Chicago Tribune, 8/20/03; University Wire, 8/22/03]
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?...
Obama Passed Into Law a Requirement that Women And Minority Scientists/Engineers Be Represented And Consulted on Specific Technology and Science Efforts. [S.Amdts. 923, Agreed to by unanimous consent, 4/25/07; S. 761, Incorporated into H.R. 2272, which became P.L. 110-289, 8/9/07]
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s...
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h...
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/amendment.xpd?s...
Obama Passed Into Law An Amendment Creating A Mentoring Program For Women And Underrepresented Groups At DOE. [S.Amdts. 905, Agreed to by unanimous consent, 4/25/07, S. 761, Incorporated into H.R. 2272, which became P.L. 110-289, 8/9/07]
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s...
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h...
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/amendment.xpd?s...
The last 2 are the same bill – Obama actually submitted 3 of the 80 amendments to the bill.
Dru’s Law was never passed by itself – It was included in the “Adam Walsh Protection and Safety Act”, which was signed into law by President Bush, 27 July 2007.
http://www.drusvoice.com/law/
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h...
As for the ads, I can't imagine anyone in congress or the senate and especially some one running for president not wanting to do ALL they can to protect children and adults as well from sexual predators.
All of the ads are there to mislead. Let's just focus on the FACTS.