Matt Barber Quote Hate crimes laws unnecessary and unconstitutional

[poolerboy0077]

The highly conservative court (with far right wingers like Scalia included) at the time reviewing Wisconsin v. Michell unanimously upheld hate crimes laws (usually deemed liberal) as constitutional. The reason they don't impinge on First Amendment rights is that they do not target speech or expression but are, rather, penalty enhancements meaning a crime has to already be in place and only then is motive taken into account so as to be tougher on crime.

[TannerFehr]

Shut up Matt Barber and make me a sandwich.

[jerrydoubleu]

so, it's to protect religious hatred that they don't want hate crime law. huh.

[ng1260]

Would you like to try that one again?

LOL

[ng1260]

Barbie is claiming gays are committing hate crimes against christians and mormons.

[jerrydoubleu]

I'm all in for leaving the people alone, the ones who leave me alone, and do not deny equal rights for gays.