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Originally Posted by shinerbock
However, the point is that we don't NEED hate crime statutes nor do they provide any noticeable benefit.
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Maybe they do and maybe they don't.
There have been no studies to test the effectiveness of this law.
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Originally Posted by shinerbock
I'm all for reducing hate crimes, but I'm for reducing all crimes. I question the punishing of intentional crimes differently because of the identity of the victim. If there were some overriding public policy, the protection of children perhaps, I think it could have some merit.
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We always punish crimes based on the identity of the victim and perpetrator. Ever read the sentencing guidelines research based on race, class, and gender? Ever read the domestic violence laws and research?
