[Sacajaweau]

I agree.

I also believe there is no such thing as a hate crime. The crime is beating, shooting, maiming. etc etc. Hate is a thought....thoughts are not crimes...they are what they are...thoughts.

I think the statue is an ugly piece of cr**.

[chief lee runamok]

"I think the statue is an ugly piece of cr**."

No comment on grade school talent of sculpturer.

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

How do we know the vandal did not yell “I LOVE YOU MAN!” before he sprayed the statue.

Interesting how the destruction of some statues is considered OK but to others are a “Hate Crime”.

[Rummyfan]

I also believe there is no such thing as a hate crime.

Agreed.

But the left... a hate crime! OHMIGAWD! Another legacy from the execrable Ted Kennedy.