“Hate crimes are so insidious because they’re intended to harm and terrorize an entire community, not just one person or property. We know that hate crimes are on the rise, but individual viral videos – no matter how horrifying and stomach churning – only tell part of the story. Better reporting might sound basic, but it’s absolutely fundamental to understanding and addressing the full scope of the problem,” said Blumenthal. “I’m proud of the bipartisan coalition we’ve built in Congress to advance the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act and grateful for the backing of so many leading advocacy and law enforcement organizations. Together, we represent communities throughout the country and viewpoints across the political spectrum, which is why I think this bill should be advanced as soon as possible.”
“Violence is never acceptable, especially when targeted towards a specific community,” said Moran. “Hate crimes have no place in our society and this bill to improve reporting on the incidences in which they do occur is a step forward in better understanding how to address them. This legislation also provides support and training to law enforcement and, as the lead Republican on the Appropriations subcommittee with jurisdiction over the Department of Justice, I want to make certain our law enforcement have the tools they need to keep our communities safe for all Americans.” READ MORE
Comment: Is this a "foot in the door" to label bible believing Christians as hate mongers?
