Hate crimes only apply when the victim is a minority. This is basically what Eric Holder and Co. have said.
As someone in law enforcement going on two decades now I am disgusted that we even have special “hate crimes” on the books. Every crime of violence is hateful and dispicable and they should be treated equally no matter what race or special category the victim may or may not fit into. The color of the perp should not matter nor the circumstances or stated reason.
Once they are found guilty of the crime the Judge has the discretion to give a harsher sentence based on any extenuating circumstances.
Hate crimes legislation simply divides our nation and people further. This is especially true when people rightfully note that the legislation does not apply when the victim is a “non-minority” or the perp is a “minority”.
We need to get away from the hyphenated America and stop letting people divide us or categorize us. We are Americans and Lady Justice is supposed to weigh our worth and value equally.
Sad. This story is horrible.
Thing is, they started the fire.