Phil Roe on Crime

Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes.

Proponent's argument to vote Yes:Rep. JOHN CONYERS (D, MI-14):This bill expands existing Federal hate crimes law to groups who are well-known targets for bias-based violence--they are sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and disability. These crimes of violence are directed not just at those who are directly attacked; they are targeting the entire group with the threat of violence.

Opponent's argument to vote No:Rep. LAMAR SMITH (R, TX-21): Every year thousands of violent crimes are committed out of hate, but just as many violent crimes, if not more, are motivated by something other than hate--greed, jealousy, desperation or revenge, just to name a few. An individual's motivation for committing a violent crime is usually complex and often speculative. Every violent crime is deplorable, regardless of its motivation. That's why all violent crimes should be vigorously prosecuted. Unfortunately, this bill undermines one of the most basic principles of our criminal justice system--equal justice for all. Under this bill, justice will no longer be equal. Justice will now depend on the race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or other protected status of the victim. It will allow different penalties to be imposed for the same crime. This is the real injustice.

Harsher sentencing for "pill mill" operators.

The Pill Mill Crackdown Act of 2011: Amends the Controlled Substances Act to:
1. double the term of imprisonment and triple the fine for the prohibited distribution of a schedule II or schedule III controlled substance by the operator of a pill mill,
2. increase the penalties for such operator distribution of a controlled substance to a person under age 21 from twice to thrice the maximum punishment or term of supervised release authorized, and
3. exclude such operator distribution from the applicability of provisions authorizing an alternative fine of not more than twice the gross profits or other proceeds derived by a defendant from a drug offense.
   Expresses the sense of Congress that such prohibited operator distribution is a violation for which certain property is subject to forfeiture.
   • Requires the proceeds from disposition of such property to be used for controlled substance monitoring programs in the states and for block grants to states for community mental health services and for prevention and treatment of substance abuse.
   • Changes the classification of specified quantities of dihydrocodeinone from a schedule III to a schedule II controlled substance.
   Source: H.R.1065 11-HR1065 on Mar 14, 2011

   Rated 62% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues.

   Roe scores 62% by the NAPO on crime & police issues

   Ratings by the National Association of Police Organizations indicate support or opposition to issues of importance to police and crime. The organization's self-description: "The National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) is a coalition of police units and associations from across the United States. NAPO was organized for the purpose of advancing the interests of America's law enforcement officers through legislative advocacy, political action, and education.

   "Increasingly, the rights and interests of law enforcement officers have been the subject of legislative, executive, and judicial action in the nation’s capital. NAPO works to influence the course of national affairs where law enforcement interests are concerned. The following list includes examples of NAPO’s accomplishments:

   • Enactment of the Fair Sentencing Act
   • Enactment of the National AMBER Alert Act
   • Enactment of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act
   • Enactment of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act
   • Enactment of the Law Enforcement Officers' Safety Act (Right to Carry Legislation)

   VoteMatch scoring for the NAPO ratings is as follows:

   • 0%-50%: soft on crime and police issues;
   • 50%-75%: mixed record on crime and police issues;
   • 75%-100%: tough on crime and police issues.
   Source: NAPO ratings on Congress and politicians 2014_NAPO on Dec 31, 2014

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