Rep. Hansen threatened in voice message

Rep. Kris Hansen said she has received threatening voice mail and email messages from opponents of the measure she sponsored to overturn Missoula's gay rights ordinance.

Hansen, R-Havre, said she has been accosted by people opposed to her stand in public places.

The phone messages and emails have been turned over to Helena police, she said.

"... Why don't you stop spreading hatred, intolerance and bigotry against people and their loved ones?" said a recent message, left on her personal cellphone.

"The Bible says you reap what you sow, and you and your loved ones are going to get that hatred...