Should assaulting someone for wearing a MAGA hat be a hate crime? (regular, radical)

[Fifty Seven]

Originally Posted by Oakformonday

I wrote: "White supremacy is not a immutable characteristic and therefore not going to receive protected status." Please tell me what that has to do with what you wrote in response? You may be trolling me or you simply do not understand. Shrug...



You can look it up. Which party started it??? Huh, what. You think an American party started white supremacy? Seriously.

Hatred strikes again. This time in New Zealand. How sad and shameful. This terrorist sounds a lot like many of YOU. The only difference is that you all haven't acted. Let's keep it that way. OK.
https://www.sfgate.com/news/crime/ar...g-13690209.php

Interesting. Does the left plan on using the shooting in NZ to justify further violence against people wearing MAGA hats?

[Taratova]

Originally Posted by Oakformonday

trump said he was but since he lies all the time, who knows. The issue is that they enable the ws - even if they are not themselves of that lifestyle. Remember "fine people on both sides" after the ws nazi march in Virginia. The video below exemplify's why someone like me think the maga hats represent white supremacy. This was when trump was running for president.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9YPYRaeTW0&t=74s

I enjoyed every bit of this truthful synopsis.

[Finn_Jarber]

Originally Posted by Cruz Azul Guy

I voted yes but after reviewing hate crime as defined by US law I would have to change my vote to no, as it only applies to protected categories such as race, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.

They want to change it to read "race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and support for Donald Trump".

Basically anyone who feels mistreated for any reason can claim to be a Trump supporter in order to call is 'hate crime'.

[Finn_Jarber]

Originally Posted by Taratova

I enjoyed every bit of this truthful synopsis.

I knew calling Obama the "n" word would warm the cockles of your heart.

[hooligan]

Originally Posted by Buckeye77

But if you're wearing a pink pu$$y hat, and get beat up because of that, then what? Hate crime?

Nope. No different than wearing a MAGA hat, or a Feel The Bern t-shirt or an I'm With Her pin.


None of it qualifies for hate crime status in the vast majority of such legislation.

[hooligan]

Originally Posted by Buckeye77

This post sums up the lunacy of the argument by the Far Left Wing Loony Toons - express any opinion that they don't agree with at your own peril.

No, it's not "at your own peril". Just because assaulting someone wearing a MAGA hat isn't a hate crime, doesn't mean it's not a crime.


Assaults get prosecuted every day, in every city. You realize this, right?

[Jimbo302]

No. The term "hate" crime, shouldn't exist in any legal lexicon.

[boneyard1962]

Originally Posted by Oakformonday

White supremacy is not a immutable characteristic and therefore not going to receive protected status. So, no.

Race card pulled on the second post. I am impressed.

[hooligan]

Originally Posted by uggabugga

the question was not ‘is it’ but ‘should it be’.

this isn’t that hard, folks.

No, it isn't and no, it shouldn't be.


Easy, peasy.

[Eeyore1954]

Originally Posted by craigiri

This liberal voted yes...there is no excuse for physical violence.

Now, a healthy debate....or even refusing them service.....I'd let the courts or society or business let that work out.

But violence? No.

What if someone wants a wedding cake where the little bride and groom on top are wearing MAGA hats? Should a progressive baker be forced to bake it?

I didn't vote because I don't really agree/understand with a hate crime designation.