Should hate be a crime?
Please read:Real-World Resources: Tools to Enhance Relevancy The National Crime Victimization Survey: http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/NACJD/NCVS/ Supplementary Homicide Reports: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/homicide/addinfo.htm Hate crime offender profile: http://www.ojjdp.gov/ojstatbb/ezashr/ Child molester profile: http://www.yellodyno.com/html/child_molester_stats.html Then answer the questions below: ‘‘Should hate be a crime?’’ What arguments can be made to support the use of sentencing enhancement penalties for hate crimes? What arguments can be made to oppose such statutes? Are hate-crime laws likely to deter offenders and reduce crime? At least 300-350 words