No, it does not. Hate crime legislation is wrong no matter who the victim is. These perps should be charged with aggrevated assault, attempted murder, and attempted kidnapping. Those three felonies should suffice. No 'thought crime' charges are needed.
I agree with you 100%. But hate crime laws do exist and, if this doesn’t qualify according to Obama and Holder, then they are both through. Mark my words, the older woman will be charged with a federal hate crime.