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Quote by: Zhavric The law cares about why a crime took place. Proving intent can be the difference between manslaughter and murder |
Hate crime legislation only seeks to impose redundant penalties on crimes that are already crimes. As you said yourself, the intent was already addressed in that the crime was considered to be premedidtated.
So, if the premeditated charge applies, what do we need the redundant Hate Crime classification for, other than to make the penalty redundant?
I feel this is just another attempt by the powers that be to focus on Blue Collar crime while corporate executives make off with your life savings.