Hate Crimes

I am no fan of hate crime legislation because I believe it is dangerously close to criminalizing thoughts. That being said, if it is law is should not be applied selectively. It seems the legislation is only intended for white criminals. For example, about two weeks ago six Mexican immigrants were killed by three African Americans, yet the police are quick to say this is not a hate crime. I wonder how law enforcement can tell the motives of the murderers so quickly. (In the interest of full discolsure, I am an American of Mexican descent. There is no doubt in my mind that if the suspects were white this story would be front page of every paper and tv show. As it is, I only heard of this story about 4 days ago. If hate crime legislation is good for the whites then it should be good for minorities, as well.

Sorry Roy

Seeing how I am the major reader of my blog, I would like to apologize to myself for not posting regularly. I have been having an extremely busy semester at school with alot of reading and writing assingments. I will try and be more dedicated (once I get time).