SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: donjuan_demarco who wrote (45665)10/12/2000 7:33:23 PM
From: flatsville  Read Replies (1) of 769670
 
>>>After passage of the hate crimes law:

Murder is not a federal crime.<<<

When the sole motivation for murder is based on bigotry the act will become a violation of Civil Rights, a federal crime.

Go back and look at Neocon's very incorrect example of cross burning as a symbolic crime that he believes cannot be prosecuted separate from the elements of harassment or trespassing (I suppose.) It can.

Murder in this context may very well become a federal crime if it is necessary to secure the legislation. Certain murders are federal crimes and carry federal penalties.

>>>Thus, the person has committed a federal crime because he hates blacks (or hispanics, or Jew, or whatever). What he is being punished for is not MURDER, but rather hating blacks (if it had been a typical murder, without the hatred element, he would not have violated federal law).<<<

Yes exactly. But why you believe he will not be punished for murder as well is beyong me. If a federal murder remedy is necessary there will be one.

>>>I believe in the right of all Americans to express their opinions, and to harbor thoughts, that are totally contrary to mine and that I may find despicable.<<<

So do I...if those expression are legal...and that is changing.
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News