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Azred · 05-02-2002, 06:24 AM

On the one hand, since no assaults took place and (apparently) no threats were issued, I can't see that this is a "hate" crime. On the other hand, if the Wiccans can make the case that they felt threatened then it could fall within the hate crime statue, depending upon how it is interpreted. This is a misdemeanor disturbance for sure, but not necessarily a hate crime (which is a felony). At the very least a formal, public apology would be appropriate.
I hope the Wiccans are successful in their attempt to get the religious practice protections they seek passed from the state legislature. If the protections pass, then everyone benefits.

05-02-2002, 06:24 AM	#10
Azred Drow Priestess Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 54 Posts: 4,037	On the one hand, since no assaults took place and (apparently) no threats were issued, I can't see that this is a "hate" crime. On the other hand, if the Wiccans can make the case that they felt threatened then it could fall within the hate crime statue, depending upon how it is interpreted. This is a misdemeanor disturbance for sure, but not necessarily a hate crime (which is a felony). At the very least a formal, public apology would be appropriate. I hope the Wiccans are successful in their attempt to get the religious practice protections they seek passed from the state legislature. If the protections pass, then everyone benefits. __________________ Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true. No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.