[quote=FlyerInHi]Ok. Let’s say we make punishments for all crimes more severe to the level you want. Done.
Would you be OK with hate crimes being punishable even more severely?[/quote]
You’re totally missing the point, brian. ALL crimes committed against random, innocent people are equally evil. All of these criminals (and victims) should be treated equally. We need to send a message to ALL of these criminals, not just the ones who target particular groups. ANY criminal who targets an innocent person from an non-“hated” group is just as guilty and evil as one who targets a person from one of the “chosen/hated” categories. The notion of “hate crimes” only applying to a particular category of victims is nonsensical and discriminatory.
