Hate Crimes

[wednes]

Something I read over at pagan has led me to thinking about Hate Crimes and the legislation thereof.

Personally, I think killing or assaulting people is wrong regardless of why you did it. Is it more outrageous, frsutrating and sad to hear that these things are done out of prejudice? of course. Does that make them worse than crimes of passion, of greed, or for hire? Not really.

While we all feel frustrated that Hate Crimes exist, I think it is not a good idea to keep them separate from other crimes. Besides, arent' most assaults and killings the product of hate?

We can't make people not hate thru the passing of laws.
if we could, they'd have done it already.




In other news, things with "dad" are okay. He told me some pretty awful things about my mom that I had already kind of suspected. But we seem to be done with that topic for now. It would be cool to get to know him without spending time talking about what a bitch my mother is. It seems he and I both already know, and it's just a drag to discuss it.

They are still power washing our building and the surrounding ones. It is loud as heck!

And finally: the best news horror fans have gotten all week!

Comments

[nate101000.livejournal.com]

Here is a list of things that don't make any sense.

Attempted murder carries a lesser sentence than murder. Why? does being a bad shot entitle you to get out of prison in time to try again.

Letting the next-of-kin speak at the sentencing hearing. Why? Does having a family make you more important? I've heard people exclaim things like... The person had 32 grandchildren, isn't that horrible?!?! Not any more horrible than someone being killed who has none. When you accuse...

I'm going to put this a journal entry.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

i know what you mean, it's a very complex topic.

I admire your optimism.

[skryche.livejournal.com]

Honestly-- if that movie gets made, how likely is the possibility that it will be any good?

Re: I admire your optimism.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

I thought Jason v Freddy was a fun watch and pretty well done for what it was. With that im mind, i think the new moview ill be as good. Truth be told though, I'm not a fan of the Evil Dead movies...but I can certainly see the appeal of Ash.