Why Hate Crime Legislation Doesn't Work

Marty Marshall was brutally beaten, he spent 5 days in critical care. His family, a young daughter, his young son and his wife as well as two family friends were all assaulted. Attacked, it seems for no reason at all by up to 50 "youths". Horrific story.

Marty and his family are white, the "youths" who beat him and his family are black. Allegedly, the gang bangers, screamed out, "This is our world" and "This is a black world", before the beating began. I wouldn't be surprised, I've actually heard those terms used in recent months especially, more than once.

Had the family been black and the "youths" been white, this would be a clear case of "hate crimes". But, according to the story...."Akron police are investigating. Right now, the case is not being classified as a racial hate crime." Of course not. And rightfully so, crimes like this are by the very definition of the act, acts of hate.

But, once again, had the family been black, the hate crime label would be in play, and I am SURE, the Rev. Al Sharpton would be all over this. But, since it was just Whitey, they jus gettin' what dey deserve right? Total bollocks.