tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22818602.post6746464435157177601..comments2023-10-05T15:30:04.143-04:00Comments on Repeal the 17th Amendment: S.909 Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention ActBrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05043279868308825316noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22818602.post-63992644531936142212009-06-23T12:22:18.653-04:002009-06-23T12:22:18.653-04:00More of the federalization of our local police dep...More of the federalization of our local police departments.Ricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22818602.post-39825796133038702412009-06-23T12:00:25.440-04:002009-06-23T12:00:25.440-04:00The definition of a hate crime is a crime committe...The definition of a hate crime is a crime committed against a person because of their status as a member of a group. However, the very fact that particular groups are named provides protection only to particular groups instead of treating all people equally. Not only is this a violation of equal protection, it's divisive and promotes intolerance. Not to mention the violation of federalism.JohnJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10266279598834981249noreply@blogger.com