A hate crime is a systematic crime based on a belief that others who are different should not exist. That leads to genocide, should the right person get into power.
I think it's good legislation. Certainly a lot smarter than 3 strikes you're out, or harsh drug penalties.
Just shooting somebody for fun or to take their stuff only oppresses the victim.
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I think the Apocalypse is happening all around us. We go on eating desserts and watching TV. I know I do. I wish we were more capable of sustained passion and sustained resistance. We should be screaming and what we do is gossip. -Lydia Millet
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