That depends. Did he have any hateful motivations behind burning the cross or was he just a pyromaniac with a history of lighting random shit on fire?
A mass murderer who only targets a single group of people probably would have hateful motivations. A mass murderer who kills indiscriminately wouldn't. It's all about context.
If this dude had a history of hateful motivations towards Christians or Christmas in general then we could talk but this dude just likes burning shit indiscriminately. Unless he's made any comment to the contrary which I'm unaware of.
There is no such thing as a "hate crime" there's just a crime. What motivated someone to commit a crime is irrelevant, all that matters is that a crime was committed
That's why I think he could be "charged" with a hate crime, but it's also why I said a prosecutor would have to "prove" that was his motivation. I don't think that's open and shut in this case, but we'll see what they do. My guess is first he'll be committed for a psychological evaluation.
@GaGirls It's only a "possible" hate crime, IF and ONLY IF, it can be proved that the motivation was strictly anti-Christian. That's not going to happen, in my opinion.
Obviously not. The man has serious mental health concerns.
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Yes it is, it is targeted oppression of Christians which is a "hate crime" if you like. But really what it is is an assault on the faith, which should carry a capital sentence.
@BillyBalls alright. Since you're too scared or can't think of anything to say, then i'll start it off. Not once did you even consider both sides of the story. The poll answers clearly point towards one direction of thinking and it's blaming the guy and not giving a hefty penalty or repercussion towards the man. And you're trying to defend FOX News lmao
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A hate crime against pagans maybe... since the decorating of the tree is a pagan ritual the predates Christ.
THis guy should get a post on Biden's cabinet. He would fit right in.
Yeah the dude must have really hated trees. Wasn't he a homeless guy with a history of burning shit? Why are people blowing this up so much?
If he burned a cross in front of a black church would that be a hate crime?
That depends. Did he have any hateful motivations behind burning the cross or was he just a pyromaniac with a history of lighting random shit on fire?
A mass murderer who only targets a single group of people probably would have hateful motivations. A mass murderer who kills indiscriminately wouldn't. It's all about context.
If this dude had a history of hateful motivations towards Christians or Christmas in general then we could talk but this dude just likes burning shit indiscriminately. Unless he's made any comment to the contrary which I'm unaware of.
So is a murder that is a hate crime worse than a murder that's not a hate crime?
Oh that's just the guy who burns stuff and always gets arrested. He is a pyro or whatever. Joking lol. This question must be a joke to right?
You are a joke for commenting anonymously!!!
They burned down the Athens city Christmas tree a few years back. It was a great marshmallow roasting event.
I bet when people say terrible things about Trump, you think that is also a hate crime 😂😂
This is an arson not a hate crime
There is no such thing as a "hate crime" there's just a crime. What motivated someone to commit a crime is irrelevant, all that matters is that a crime was committed
He was paid by DNC to take Fox out since Fox has been hammering their stumbling idiot Biden.
Hate crime? No, it's a tree.
Arson and being a nut? Yeah.
did he incite people to violence or hurt other people? or did he just burn down a tree?
Well…I’m the same way we apply toward murders of black people…
If this guy was trying to terrorize whites or Christian’s…then yeah.
I don’t see it as a hate crime more like a fire bug
Complete nut job but if it was a white guy it would be a hate crime ridiculous
It wouldn’t be a hate crime in any scenario because it’s a tree
It's the symbolism that would make it a hate crime I guess you are kinda thick cool
Just because on Christmas people decorate trees doesn’t mean burning one down is a hate crime against Christians
Ok bro cool story damn you so woke 😂
Stating facts makes me woke, hmmm 🤔 interesting
@SmokinAces2000 arguing with me about something you don't care about is amusing yes
That's why I think he could be "charged" with a hate crime, but it's also why I said a prosecutor would have to "prove" that was his motivation. I don't think that's open and shut in this case, but we'll see what they do. My guess is first he'll be committed for a psychological evaluation.
I agree
@SmokinAces2000 No, what would you call it, forest management?
Lottiebannotie 😂 I’m not arguing anything, you are the one keeping the conversation going
exitseven it’s called arson
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I am so confused... Why is burning a tree a hate crime?
Anti-christian
@GaGirls It's only a "possible" hate crime, IF and ONLY IF, it can be proved that the motivation was strictly anti-Christian. That's not going to happen, in my opinion.
Not a hate crime. It simply destruction of private property and arson.
I'm pretty sure the rules of the Intersectional Olympics states that it's impossible to commit a hate crime against conservative people.
Obviously not. The man has serious mental health concerns.
Yes it is, it is targeted oppression of Christians which is a "hate crime" if you like.
But really what it is is an assault on the faith, which should carry a capital sentence.
Based on the poll answers given, I can definitely say that this isn't biased at all. In any way lol
And your point is biased?
For stating a fact, that makes me biased? Lmao
C'mon. Hurry up and justify why my answer was biased
@BillyBalls alright. Since you're too scared or can't think of anything to say, then i'll start it off. Not once did you even consider both sides of the story. The poll answers clearly point towards one direction of thinking and it's blaming the guy and not giving a hefty penalty or repercussion towards the man. And you're trying to defend FOX News lmao
What the fuck are you babbling about?
@BillyBalls so you are an idiot. Alright
Is Christmas trees
Religious, race, or sexual, height or age.
I don’t consider that to be a hate crime.