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Brian Mengel,
Civil Servant
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It is important to note that this report does not include un reported crimes, or crimes that may be hate related but are not classified as such by the local law enforcement agency.
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Ben Werner,
Student Newspaper Editor
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The hate-crimes laws and insurance benefits that constitute the focus of mainstream queer activism have done nothing to stem the dramatic increase in reported acts of homophobic violence.
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John Carthy,
Gun Shop Sales Assistant
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Hate crime laws are designed to act as a deterrent because perpetrators are punished more severely in States that have such laws.
Hate Crimes laws, high on the HRC agenda, are problematic because they emphasize a law and order mentality over social justice and equal protection under the law.
Passing tougher laws regarding hate crimes and terrorism would help to protect the public.
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Todd Porter,
Gym Attendent
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We have a hate crimes law that says NO to violence against gays and lesbians against women and minorities.
No Hate crimes law: Sexual orientation protected?
How hate crimes laws sometimes forget the trans members of the community.
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Thomas Owens,
Police Officer
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Montana's hate crimes law, the Malicious Intimidation and Harassment Act, cannot be applied to the case because the law does not include hate crimes motivated by sexual orientation.
It is important to note that this report does not include unreported crimes or crimes that may be hate-related but are not classified as such by the local law enforcement agency.
Pass a hate crimes law for violent criminals.
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