According to the Associated Press today: Attorney General Holder stated: "In order to stop that violence (against blacks, Hispanics, gays, etc.), he said, Congress should pass an updated version of hate crimes legislation, in order to more effectively prosecute those who commit violent attacks based on gender, disability, or sexual orientation."
OK. . . .if you beat me up or kill me doesn't that already show some measure of HATE?. . . duh. . . .
One life is not more precious than another, no matter what the race, gender, etc. we are all equal in the eyes of God. What part of the 14th Amendment that states: "all men are created equal" does this government not understand?
The real injustice in our country today is when the wealthy and famous commit a crime. They always seem to get off with just a slap on the wrist, because they can afford a high $$$$ attorney. When a poor person commits the exact same crime they usually have to suffer the maximum punishment.
Look at the case just this week concerning the Cleveland Browns, Wide Receiver, Donte Stallworth. He began serving a 30 day sentence today for killing a pedestrian while driving drunk in Florida. Without the plea deal he could have received 15 years in prison. Only 30 days in jail because he could afford to pay off the victims family. Now where is the justice in this?
This Texas girl says: If you commit a crime everyone should receive the same punishment no matter if you are rich or poor or what you or your victim's race, gender, etc. is.
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Update: According to the Herald Wire Services: Donte Stallworth was suspended indefinitely by the NFL today. After jail, the 28-year-old Stallworth must serve two years of house arrest and spend eight years on probation. The house arrest provisions would allow him to play football. Stallworth also must undergo drug and alcohol testing. His driver’s license was suspended for life and he must perform 1000 hours of community service.
