[yankeedame]

"Are hate crimes any worse than others?"

Nope.

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IMHO they are worse -- much worse.

For with a "hate crime":

• one is guilty till he proves himself innocent;
• an accusation by the aggrieved party is all it takes to bring charges/conviction.

[cweese]

Ah, I believe we are looking at the question differently. My answer was based on my belief that crimes are crimes and should not be prosecuted with the added ‘hate crime’ charges thrown in. I agree with your “For with a “hate crime”:” definition. That is exactly right.