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Posted on: Thu, Aug 14 2008 10:21 PM
Posted by: Lieslmcq Posts: 2,303
PerfectlyImperfect:Liesl, I understand what you're saying. I wish I still had my research papers I wrote on this subject, because I can't remember the exact figures or anything, but I'll try and give you the gist of what I mean. Generally, hate crimes are to protect minorities. However, when I was doing research, I came across an instance in which a group of young black teens attacked a white person, using racist language. Were they charged with a hate crime? No. Did they do this because the person was white? Yes. But, if a white person attacks a black person using racist language, will they be charged with a hate crime? Yes; because they are a minority. Now how is this fair?
Liesl, I understand what you're saying. I wish I still had my research papers I wrote on this subject, because I can't remember the exact figures or anything, but I'll try and give you the gist of what I mean. Generally, hate crimes are to protect minorities. However, when I was doing research, I came across an instance in which a group of young black teens attacked a white person, using racist language. Were they charged with a hate crime? No. Did they do this because the person was white? Yes. But, if a white person attacks a black person using racist language, will they be charged with a hate crime? Yes; because they are a minority. Now how is this fair?
You sure about that?
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Posted on: Fri, Aug 15 2008 9:13 AM
Posted by: shellGVchick Posts: 1,261
I just got done reading all those articles. You don't have to do it against the opposite race for it to be a hate crime. Most the time hate crimes are about Intent, Motive, and be able to show it was Premeditated.
Posted on: Fri, Aug 15 2008 9:21 AM
Posted by: PerfectlyImperfect Posts: 872
Liesl, I stand corrected. I should've done more research before I opened my mouth.. or.. in this case, typed.. lol
Posted on: Fri, Aug 15 2008 1:25 PM
shellGVchick:I just got done reading all those articles. You don't have to do it against the opposite race for it to be a hate crime. Most the time hate crimes are about Intent, Motive, and be able to show it was Premeditated.
Exactly.
Posted on: Fri, Aug 15 2008 1:26 PM
PerfectlyImperfect:Liesl, I stand corrected. I should've done more research before I opened my mouth.. or.. in this case, typed.. lol
Meh, that's what you have me for!
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