[–] WillyWonka84 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
It should be. But establishing that was the motive to a jury beyond a reasonable doubt would be the hard part.
[–] WillyWonka84 0 points 8 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago
That's definitely true. That's pretty much why I disagree with the whole "hate crime" thing. If you purposely kill someone, the motive shouldn't matter. Whether you killed them because of their skin/hair/eye color, killed them out of jealousy, killed them for monetary gain, etc. The reason really doesn't matter, the crime is still the same. in my opinion.
[–] White_Phillip 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
"Hate Crime".
What use does this classification have?
[–] [deleted] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
[–] luckyguy ago (edited ago)
I think it's pretty objective that they are being punished.
To punish some more than others at a whim.
[–] ForgotMyName 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
None. It's a political tool.