Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

LGBT

CaptYossarian

(6,448 posts)

2. The hate crime statute automatically doubles the sentence. It's supposed to be a deterrent

Reply to Joinfortmill (Reply #1)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 09:07 AM

Dec 2019

for any copy cats with the same hate-filled hearts. Besides, Adolf-o might not settle for burning just a flag next time either, considering how many trans people have been found burned to death recently.

At least the pond scum is off the streets. I'll feed and house him for that long--and provide psychological services too. He needs some deprogramming.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

4 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Fifteen years in Iowa jail for burning pride flag [View all] Eugene Dec 2019 OP

Way out of proportion Joinfortmill Dec 2019 #1

The hate crime statute automatically doubles the sentence. It's supposed to be a deterrent CaptYossarian Dec 2019 #2

The article beyond paragraph 4 details the incident. Eugene Dec 2019 #3

The real issue is the "three strikes" law. n/t Odoreida Dec 2019 #4