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I was browsing a thread on Paula Dean and the "N" word when a series of questions came to mind about our views on racism in the U.S.A.
I have seen many examples in criminal trials around the nation of “hate crime” enhancements alleging a white defendant’s use of the word “nigger” during the criminal act amounted to a need for additional punishments as a racial hate crime. But..:
Has anyone ever seen “hate crime” enhancements used on a Black defendant for using racial epithets against a victim of another race?
Or a member of another faith against a Christian church?
Or a member of a “democratic” political party against a communist, socialist, or fascist party member?
Is it only a “hate crime” when the victim is a member of a certain class or a minority or is there any evidence it is used equitably for all citizens, faiths, and political groups?
Any examples and your thoughts on the matter?
I have seen many examples in criminal trials around the nation of “hate crime” enhancements alleging a white defendant’s use of the word “nigger” during the criminal act amounted to a need for additional punishments as a racial hate crime. But..:
Has anyone ever seen “hate crime” enhancements used on a Black defendant for using racial epithets against a victim of another race?
Or a member of another faith against a Christian church?
Or a member of a “democratic” political party against a communist, socialist, or fascist party member?
Is it only a “hate crime” when the victim is a member of a certain class or a minority or is there any evidence it is used equitably for all citizens, faiths, and political groups?
Any examples and your thoughts on the matter?