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Originally Posted by peter12
I think racism is disgusting. However, I think the specific category of a hate crime is a bit nefarious. We have laws to deal with assault already. Are the person's actions more wrong because they did them to a member of a identity group? It erodes faith in the law, and in the process. Is being a little racist dink to a taxi driver a crime, or is it just a great reason for that particular company to ban her from using their service.
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It's a crime, that's why we have a corresponding law. I'm glad Canada takes a serious stance on racism, legally. I'm a little disappointed you don't, but to each their own.