- Nov 30, 2004
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I'm watching a story on TV about a sailor that was killed at Camp Pendleton. He was apparently gay, and people are questioning whether it was a hate crime or not. I don't see why it matters. Hate crime laws are bullshit imo, and existing laws cover the respective crimes sufficiently. Is it really that much worse if I call you a i love you before I shoot you? Most crimes of this nature are "hate crimes" of some sort, and additional laws aren't needed for a few protected classes.