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Originally posted by SuperSister
However, the question comes up, where did they hear these phrases? While it's true that they may only have harrassed this guy they were yelling phrases that indicate hatred, and if in fact these girls are not guilty of such hatred then they had to have heard the phrases elsewhere (most likely from parents or older children) and so these issues are still relevant. There is inter-racial hatred (on many sides) out there and while that in itself is not a crime it is a crime to act on those feelings in a certain way. Because these acts stem from deep seated feelings and beliefs I don't feel that it is completely effective simply to legislate the issue. Nothing will change until ideas change and everyone has more understanding and tolerance. This happens through education, not legislation. Just my 2 cents worth.
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I agree. I think that it is unfortunate that it will take the criminal justice system to teach these girls something that their parents and families should have taught them. They are only fourteen and having a record will definitely adversely affect them for the rest of their lives.