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Texin

(2,585 posts)
9. These kinds of sick fucks don't think they've done anything remotely wrong.
Tue Nov 27, 2012, 03:49 PM
Nov 2012

They believe what they're doing is righteous. Men beat up on women in the name of the lord doncha ya know.

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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