Why is it  that in 75% of case's if you're white and you hit a black man... its a HATE CRIME?
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Your statistics are not factual. \n\nHate Crime is not defined by the race of the persons involved. A hate crime is defined by state law as one that involves threats, harassment, or physical harm and is motivated by prejudice against someone's RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ETHNICITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION or PHYSICAL or MENTAL disability.\n\nJudging by your comments it is evident that you are uninformed and it also appears that you have a chip on your shoulder.\n\nI would hope that you leave this forum a more informed person. :)\n\n** And for JUSTSWIMMIN, there is no such thing as reverse prejudice. Either one is prejudiced or they are not. Being prejudiced is not exclusive of one race, ethnicity,color, religion,or sexual orientation. Anyone can be prejudiced.
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OMG! Only minorities commit crimes! Not only do you promote murder you are a bigot as well. I should not even waste my time... you are obviously too far gone and will not agree with anything I will say. One thing. You are ridiculous. It is people like you who should not be allowed to procreate and should be held in a prison somewhere. F*cker.
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It depends where you live. Here in the UK, a racist murder against a white person goes largely unreported, whereas a racist murder against a person from an ethnic minority gets plastered all over the news.
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hate crimes are not about the thought so much as they are about the purpose, and thus, no--someone shouting something out a window is not illegal. (verbal assault is not considered a crime, unless it is repeated harassment.) (if your boss or co-worker does this, however, then it is a creation of a hostile work environment, and is punishable, if the employer does not handle it satisfactorily. not a hate crime, though.) \n\nif someone is killed or physically assaulted specifically because of their race, especially by a stranger, then there is a larger intimidation and fear purpose to the crime. it is meant to scare the crap out of others who fit the description of the victim--ex: lynching. \n\nthe crime is different because it is not a crime of passion or a crime of opportunity--it is a crime against society in that it is attempting to intimidate and instill fear in a larger population.
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i dont think it is fair but u have to look at it from all perspectives. that black guy may have gone through some racism of his own and may be venting his anger unfairly to other white ppl. at the end of the day all forms of racism and predujice is wrong. i'm black and i dont hold a grudge against any white persons so hope my opinion counts.
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thats it ... stir the hate pot ... next time anyone commits a crime i say deport the whole race including pink bigots ..
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i think that if you truly HATE somebody for being fat and try to hurt them physically then perhaps it should be considered a hate crime. Hate crimes are crimes provoked from hate and nothing else whether its the hate of somebody's race, religion, or anything else. However, i don't think that somebody calling you fat should be considered a hate crime. More likely just a rude individual who should keep their opinion to themself.  Maybe you are maybe you're not..and i think everyone who answered this with something about you being fat rather than answering the question should have just kept their answers out. In society, yes it is more acceptable to be thin, but "fat" is not necessarily a bad thing. Granted those who are obese should lose weight to be healthier, but a few extra pounds is in no way a crime.
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racism is an opinion that often precedes a crime.
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While it is true that white people are pretty much everywhere, there are many places where you can live where at least the white people are a minority. There are many counties in most states in the U.S. South, for example, where white people make up less than 20% of the population...for example, Hampton Co. in SC has very few white people. \n\nBetter though, would be examining your fear of white people, what it is about them that troubles you, and learning methods to cope with your fear. \n\nGenerally speaking, white people behave no worse than any other ethnic group that has the majority population of a region. Whoever the big group is tends to bully the others in the smaller groups. While I do oftentimes think that white people may be somewhat crazier than most other peoples, the real problem is not the skin colour, the real problem is human nature. Even the best people you know will do the most horrible things if put in a situation that stresses them beyond their limits.  That's why nations are easily manipulated by their leaders through use of propaganda to stimulate anger and/or fear.\n\nOn the other hand, if your fear is generated by actual experience, then it all boils down to this: no one in the United States should have to put up with abuse, discrimination, or hate. If you are afraid because someone is actively bothering you, then you should report it to the authorities.
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You are ignorant.  The KKK is not the way to stop crime.  And how do you know some "brown" people stole them.  It could have been you white neighbors too.  Racist :(
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1. A greater % of minorities grow up in the innercity, where crime is rampent (sp?). So a great % of minorities turn to crime.\n\n2. On average, white people can afford better lawyers than black people. Again, because of the innercity thing.
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( REVERSE RACISM ) hate crimes, only it's not usually looked at it that way unless it's white on black, then it's a hate crime, it's reverse racism. black attacks a white it's a crime , not much penalty. white attacks a black it's a hate crime, almost get the death penalty. ( REVERSE RACISM )
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Less then the NAACP would want you to believe. I live in Jersey and when the scandal broke we all questioned one thing. Almost everyone complaining of racial profiling was found to be in the act of violating the LAW.... Drugs, Guns, you name it......
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Because them Hatin' kinds of blacks are Scared that Hate will find THEM!\n\nEqual Opportunity Destroyer
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Because they can get away with it. Not all back people are racist. I have black friends and they're not. But this site is a prime example, You make a valid point and a load of brainless so called do gooders get on your case and start abusing you. And you'll notice they are all white, the black and coloured people who've answered you have mostly given you a constructive answer. The ones who haven't are the true racists because they are wrapping people in cotton wool just because they're a different colour, and not treating them as equal human beings. And the black people who have given you a stupid answer, like the ones who call you racist, are a result of living in this so called PC society. It like there are saying "hang on, you can't called a wrong doer if he's black, it's just not done"
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If the crime is committed because they are gay then yes it's a hate crime. If the crime is committed with no consideration given to victims sexuality then it's not a hate crime eg. if a bank is robbed and the teller is gay or lesbian.
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Welcome to America!!!!!  Where someone else is to blame and you never have to accept responsibility for your own actions.  Not to say that Racial Injustice doesn't  exist.  But if you run from the cops...........expect and ass whooping, or worse.