Michigan's Legislation: Felony Penalties for Hurting Transgender Feelings, Prison Possible

With the passage of the revamped 'Hate Crime Bill' (House Bill 4474) by the Michigan House, the foundation of our freedom of speech stands perilously close to the edge of a dangerous precipice. This new bill is nothing short of an egregious assault on conservative speech.

The original "Ethnic Intimidation Act"—which was already bad—has been grotesquely t…