There is a High School “play” many schools around the country are involved in, concerning this tragedy.
My understanding is that, in REALITY, at least one of the convicted killers was homosexual or bisexual. So, is it a “hate crime” when one gay person kills another gay person?
Also, it was a drug deal gone bad the triggered the violence, I think.
If someone kills ME, they should get the same punishment no matter if they love me or hate me.
I do not understand “hate crimes” legislation, at all.
Son of Sam killed brunettes. Therefore, was that a “hate of brunetttes” crime?
I understand why such legislation is passed by congress, but I don't agree with it. Does that statement better describe your opinion of the matter?
If not, it's simple enough. There are special interest and advocacy groups of every description, including those who support homosexuality and the people who practice it. They lobby congress to have legislation passed on their behalf for a variety of reasons, and because of liberalism and political correctness, that legislation is passed. It's simple to understand, even if from our ideological point of view it's wrong. It's also wrong because it violates the equal protection clause, IMO.
The real problem is that the acceptance of the homosexual act, of which this type of legislation is emblematic, points to a very sick society.
“I do not understand ‘hate crimes’ legislation, at all.”
Some people think particular minority groups need extra-special protection, because the temptation for Regular White Dudes to kill them is too strong for ordinary murder charges to deter. These people, of course, are idiots. The rest of the proponents of Hate Crimes are in it to promote their little group and/or get credit for aiding in said promotion. It’s just another case of identity politics, that’s all/