There have been some nasty remarks on Twitter and the like, I understand, including incitement to hatred ("They need a pounding!") - which (Interesting Fact) is not a crime when the incitement relates to trans people, though it would be if it were on the grounds of religion, sexual orientation or race.
This is why I'm dubious on the whole notion of hate crimes. What ought to be evenly prosecutable is to incite people to a pounding regardless of the reason for it.
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Date: 2011-11-27 08:25 pm (UTC)This is why I'm dubious on the whole notion of hate crimes. What ought to be evenly prosecutable is to incite people to a pounding regardless of the reason for it.