How can we band together to end hate crimes?
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First of all we have to rid OURSELVES of hatred, and that is a major task in itself. You want to punish the perpetrators of hate crimes. Why? For their betterment or because you hate them. You want them to feel worthless and small. But they already do, that is why they commit hate crimes. They pick a scape goat to take their own feelings of inadequacy out on. The key to ending hatred is love. As Marvin Gaye once so eloquently stated in his song "What's Going On", only love can conquer hate. Are you ready to love? Even to love those who would hate you? That and that alone will end hatred.\n\nSeven has a very good point about religion. Notice that AK did not say anything about hatred he only defended his religion by attacking seven which illustrates sevens point.
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Kill em' all and let God sort em' out...\n\nHoorah!
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We can stop political racism. And the way to do that is by teaching our children about racism. If we want racism to succumb, we as americans have to own up for what we are doing. Teach our kids so when they themselves have kids, the cycle of unity continues. Unfourtunatly, groups like the KKK have the right to voice their views on public streets by way of the U.S. constitution. Is it right to promote hatred towards other people just because of the color of their skin? No, the government however goes give them the right to speak their views. I myself am African-American and I was not born in Africa. The following information will give you a better understanding of why the terms (AFRICAN-AMERICAN) and (BLACK) are used. \n\n**Black, also referred to as Negro or Colored (which is generally considered offensive) (noun, black or blacks; adjective, black people), is a color-defined term used as a form of ethno-racial classification. Though literally implying dark-skinned, "black" has been used in different ways at different times and places. The English word was spawned by the European colonization and conquest of non-Europeans. It solidified into popular culture during the Enlightenment as one of the four major categories into which European philosophers tried to organize the newly discovered human diversity. The categories were based upon skin tone as perceived by Europeans of the time: Red (Native Americans), Yellow (East Asians), White (Europeans), and Black (Africans). Today, the term's usage differs slightly among former European colonies. Latin Americans, former members of the British Empire, and Americans (USA) all use the term differently. The term is most often applied today in three ways. First, it denotes people who are seen as part of the African Diaspora. Second, it is also applied to native non-European people lacking African ancestry but who were labeled as "Black" by their colonizers. Third, it has been internalized as an ethno-political rallying label by leaders of oppressed and marginalized populations in several regions around the world.\n\n**An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, or black), is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. Many African Americans also have European and/or Native American ancestry as well. The term tends to refer to West African ancestries; not, for example, to white or Arab African ancestry, such as Moroccan or white South African ancestry. This is so even though there is huge genetic variation among the various inhabitants of sub-Saharan Africa. Members of the African Diaspora from non-African countries such as Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba (although they are logically African Americans, since they are located in the Americas and are descendants of Africans, with some admixture from Europeans and native Americans as well) or the United Kingdom are theoretically referred to by their nation of origin and not African American (even when they come from a Latin American country) unless they immigrate to the United States, but once a person of the African Diaspora becomes a permanent U.S. resident, then it is generally assumed that they (and especially their U.S.-born children) are "African American." \n\nI am proud to be African-American, Black, and as well American myself, I just know as a person of color what african slaves went through in (AFRIKA) for us to be free. That was the spelling of it until the english dictionary changed it to (AFRICA). There are so many people who risked their lives and fought for racial equality. People have to make the contious decision to stop promoting racism if we are to ever move forward as people and as a country. Here's a few quotes from some leaders of color past and present. \n\n\n(1). Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,\n    I am the dream and the hope of the slave.\n    I rise, I rise, I rise.\n    Maya Angelou (1928
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Kick them all out then sort out the good from the bad. Confiscate their belongings to pay for deportation and border protection. Even the children of illegals make then apply for citizenship. Go after employers who hire them.
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Invectives, diatribes and ranting screeds do nothing to help any of us.\n\nThe issues are what is important. The direction this country goes in is important. How we get along with each other is important.\n\nBut I must ask the question. "What can I, as one person, do to stop the madness?"
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We can't sadly. Violence is as old in history  as time itself.\n\nYes, there should be stricter punishments, but all of society has to cast them out in order to destroy them. That means that no one in gang apparel can go into any public place without being kicked out. So much would have to be done for that matter, that it would go against the constitution.\n\nSorry, there isn't a better answer.
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A few things off the top of my head -\n\n1) Don't permit anti-LGBT language or jokes.  Speak up when bigotry is expressed, just as you would do against sexism and racism.\n\n2) Teach your children and family that hate is not a family value.  Teach them that variety is what makes humans so fascinating.  Different is just different, not better or worse than "normal."\n\n3) Join PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) and campaign for equal rights.  They are also an excellent support group for those who are LGBT-friendly.\n\n4) Don't forget to speak up against bigotry even in your house of worship.  Unfortunately, some hate teaching can go on here as well.\n\nGood for you for standing up for equal rights!  You're welcome at my Thanskgiving table anytime, as I give thanks for people like you.
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Kill them just as fast as they killed others. If there is no doubt, like a video tape then forget the trial and shoot them on the spot! Let this happen a few times and watch peoples attitudes change to the better.
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Maybe in a perfect world.How do we rid the world of racism & ignorance?
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I'd like to believe we could become one big global community. Sadly, given the state of things in the world today, I don't believe that's possible. I may not agree with another persons' beliefs, but that doesn't make me hate, or even dislike, them. We aren't born to hate. Hate has to be taught. Prejudice is taught. I couldn't care less what color your skin is, where you were born, whether you're an "American" or not. America's supposed to be the great melting pot, but we discriminate against people for all sorts of superficial reasons.\n\nWhat makes me special? I'm a child of God.
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Ask them why they all look like Nazis.  Then spray them with a hose.
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People love to hate.  And nothing will bring more people from different backgrounds together than hate, it makes people feel good to be able to look down on others and feel better about themselves.  It is very sad and I believe what goes around comes around for all of us.
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This is not a good idea. At the moment the police know who these people are and watch them carefully. \n\n/&#92; if this is true how come so many of the vile scum re-offend /&#92;\n\n\nwe should know were they are at all times and that should be locked up in a very small dark room  or even better executed
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-->>>>      Good Idea! Now lets call it "National community service" & let them work on the fences they destroy for free. \nGive them a taste of what Americans  have had to put up with for so long by paying for their criminal behavior.
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It is not up to me as a gay man to reduce homophobia. What you are suggesting is that victims should be responsible for hate crimes commited against them, which I find to be offensive.\n\nThe onus is on the perpetraitors of violence, harrassment and ignorance against gays and lesbians to enlighten themselves after being shamed for their stupidity.\n\nYou can not 'combat' homophobia - just manage negative impact of homophobic abuse - homophobes act out of fear and ignorance. You can't combat ignorance because ignorance is the deliberate denial to inform oneself of the truth. You can't 'combat' a person's desire to be ignorant if they persist on being ignorant - ignorance serves to benefit those who are ignorant.\n\nYou can only re-adjust the  perspective of the 'victim' so they don't feel victimized. Empower victims of hate crimes to not take abuse to heart.\n\nThere will always be homophobia - we are a minority. We always will be. It is very naive of you to think that we will be accepted by the majority of straight people.\n\nThe Religious Right and 'moral majority' ( I assume you're American) lobby groups in your country are what produces homophobia. The Bible is homophobic. The only way to 'reduce' homophobia is to educate 'Christians'. But you can't educate the uneducatable. So homophobia is here to stay, I'm afraid. It does not bother me. Why? "It is not what you call me, but what I answer to that counts". Think about it.
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There is not enough being done to stop the hatred and as long as people view others as a threat they are not going to help them.  It shouldn't be this way but the fact is that most people won't open their door to someone they don't know even if that person is in need...they don't want to get involved and that is sad.  Many an innocent person is hurt everyday because of ignorance but until people see one another as equals it is inevitable it will ever change.
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You're not twisted or even bitter. You saw an injustice to a child and you didn't think it was fair. And it wasn't. If you want to stop this kind of injustice join a group that prevents the kind of things that annoy you most. You'll fix things and make like minded friends in the process.