:: Abbas believes the case should be prosecuted as a hate crime. ::
And that “crime” would be...? Maybe something that does violate Crabbe’s 1st Amendments rights?
As far as i know, bigotry is frowned upon but is still protected under the 1st Amendment.
...that DOESN’T violate...
I don’t have an Islamic lawbook handy but there has to be something about not submitting to our muslim superiors.