20thStDad Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 So maybe I am just ignorant on hate crimes. Do they only specify race, religion, and sexual preference, or does it cover any type of profiling or targeting when committing a crime? If so that leaves out so many other things that are "hate" crimes. Targeting or "heat of the moment" are separated in 1st degree murder, 2nd degree murder, manslaughter, etc. That's why I'm not sure why there are separate and additional penalties. Premeditated is premeditated whether you target someone for being black, gay, or because they slept with your wife. Obviously I'm not a lawyer, but I just don't get the point of it. I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 The "N" word.Depending on who says it it's either a compliment, a term of endearment or an insult.What if an Asian called a Pakistani and "N" while he threw a rock at him?Is that a hate crime?Can only certain peole be "Ns"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heightsfan Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 Good Afternoon, hope your week goes well ! More NEWS ! SWAT standoff in Woodland Heights ends with arrest Police say he threw a brick at his neighbor, then barricaded himself in home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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