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mythology

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55. This is awful
Tue Nov 27, 2012, 09:47 PM
Nov 2012

But at this point it's too early to say that the attack was motivated by sexual orientation. The victim herself has said that she doesn't think that was the cause.

Especially given the family dynamics where apparently the father shot the son, I'm guessing there's a lot we don't yet know about this.

But whatever the cause, the charges so far seem rather mild given the extent of her injuries.

Disturbing. nt ZombieHorde Nov 2012 #1
OMG. This is a travesty in so many ways. Please keep this kicked. Whovian Nov 2012 #2
If it wasn't a hate crime then what was it? The Traveler Nov 2012 #3
Yeah, not a hate crime in Alabama. UnrepentantLiberal Nov 2012 #4
Sometimes I think that trying to classify something as a hate crime SheilaT Nov 2012 #5
It wasn't irrelevant to the person who beat her almost to death. Maven Nov 2012 #6
I agree with SheliaT to a degree, with one exception. AtheistCrusader Nov 2012 #14
I also don't like calling it terrorism. SheilaT Nov 2012 #22
The injuries to the victim aren't the only crime. AtheistCrusader Nov 2012 #32
Thank you. OriginalGeek Nov 2012 #47
The point is that a hate crime is an attempt to create fear in an entire community. LeftyMom Nov 2012 #28
Like I said just below, a hate crime is two crimes in one. n/t backscatter712 Nov 2012 #46
No. A hate crime is actually two crimes. backscatter712 Nov 2012 #43
You can't do something that horrendous to someone unless you are filled with hatred. n/t proReality Nov 2012 #7
He should be sent to prison for a very long time. Uncle Joe Nov 2012 #8
These kinds of sick fucks don't think they've done anything remotely wrong. Texin Nov 2012 #9
I can't bear to open the link. I know I'll be furious and damn upset for the rest of the day riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #10
me too. barbtries Nov 2012 #12
I saw those. Broken eye-socket, jaw broken in several places, they hit her HARD in the face A LOT!!! patrice Nov 2012 #11
Can't bear to look after seeing comments in your posts, But from what has geckosfeet Nov 2012 #13
It's beyond sad. 99Forever Nov 2012 #15
That state has no laws he can use for that purpose. AtheistCrusader Nov 2012 #17
BS. They have laws against attempted murder. yellowcanine Nov 2012 #20
And he could then walk scot free if the prosecutor cannot support that charge. AtheistCrusader Nov 2012 #34
He can charge him with lesser and more serious charges at the same time. yellowcanine Nov 2012 #48
You're probably right. 99Forever Nov 2012 #25
His ass would be in deep shit in my state. AtheistCrusader Nov 2012 #36
As it should be Nationwide. 99Forever Nov 2012 #39
Republican talking points in action AgingAmerican Nov 2012 #16
Every LGBT person has to consider the possibility that s/he may be assaulted Zorra Nov 2012 #18
I'm so sorry Zorra. sabrina 1 Nov 2012 #26
Thanks, sabrina1. The unbridled savagery of the beating inflicted on Mallory Zorra Nov 2012 #33
Omg, I had not clicked the link, but people should look at the results of this vile hatred. sabrina 1 Nov 2012 #51
So why is this not attempted murder and the perp held without bail? yellowcanine Nov 2012 #19
Prosecutor definitely should press for attempted murder Jersey Devil Nov 2012 #21
And why is it not First Degree Assault? yellowcanine Nov 2012 #23
Have to prove intent atreides1 Nov 2012 #27
Not to mince words, but that family is fucked up. AtheistCrusader Nov 2012 #38
No shit former-republican Nov 2012 #41
The extent of the injuries done with his fists go a long way toward proving intent. yellowcanine Nov 2012 #44
Intent can be inferred by the severity of the injuries. It took a while to beat her Lex Nov 2012 #57
OMG gollygee Nov 2012 #24
Only 2nd degree assault? Quantess Nov 2012 #29
So sad. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #30
She's not dead. yardwork Nov 2012 #37
Thanks maybe i need to clean my glasses. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #40
That's scary, especially when your own daughter 4_TN_TITANS Nov 2012 #31
Sounds like a wonderful family former-republican Nov 2012 #35
The victim talked to a local news station today and said she didn' think the beating was because she moobu2 Nov 2012 #42
Whether or not it was because she is gay, he needs to be charged with Lex Nov 2012 #49
Agreed. There is probably a lot more to this story, but you are right, Democratopia Nov 2012 #52
"No, they are a normal family," said Owens. sheshe2 Nov 2012 #58
Mallory's family seems very sure it was a hate crime. Zorra Nov 2012 #59
Apparently, she is out of the hospital and staying at the ATTACKER'S house Ash_F Nov 2012 #45
I don't give a damn if it was a hate crime or not (re: article) sheshe2 Nov 2012 #60
Doesn't the bible have a part in it that says that this beating is OK? AlinPA Nov 2012 #50
This makes me sad on so many levels. Arcanetrance Nov 2012 #53
Whoa. That's horrible. That guy needs to be put away. He's gonna kill someone. nt Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #54
This is awful mythology Nov 2012 #55
Not looking! WTF is wrong with people! lonestarnot Nov 2012 #56
Sadists and Masochist??...what the hell is going on here? 1620rock Nov 2012 #61
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