'Thought Crimes' Bill Advances

Real Clear Politics, Cato Institute by Nat Hentoff | May. 13, 2009 (Opinion)

Why is the press remaining mostly silent about the so-called "hate crimes law" that passed in the House on April 29? Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - May 13, 2009 - 2:31 AM PDT
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 by Dwight Rousu - May. 13, 2009

Hentoff echoes right wing talking points about hate crimes legislation. A bit of tunnel vision that ignores the group harm incurred when a crime is intended to terrorize that group. He ignores that intent and malice have always affected legal remedies. Kristallnacht in his view should be treated like misdemeanor vandalism. Worthy only in reading what dark voices are saying.

He almost makes bigotry sound patriotic.

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