Self defense and insanity are not motives they are affirmative defenses to a crime.
Motive is a reason why a person might want to have commited the crime they are accused of, and essentially only important for the crime of Murder, afaik. I believe lack of motive is also an affirmative defense to murder, but it is not a pre-requisite for conviction of murder.
The motive is not a factor in what crime someone is charged with except in the case of hate crimes, which elevates the 'hated' to a protected status. Pure unmitigated discrimination, just like affirmative action. Their merits are debatable, but that doesn't change their color.
Back on topic.
Hate, just like love, is a natural human emotion, and should remain protected.
I do not believe that ANYONE has the 'right' to not be hated...nor should anyone be restricted from hating and expressing said hate. I could care less what offense you take from it, or what 'damages' or 'harm' someone could convince you that this offense, manufactured or otherwise caused you.
-bear
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It's alot easier to ask for forgiveness then it is to ask for permission.
Last edited by j8ear; 03-11-2004 at 09:58 AM..
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