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In reply to the discussion: WTF!!! a Woman was beaten to a pulp because she is gay [View all]Texin
(2,585 posts)9. These kinds of sick fucks don't think they've done anything remotely wrong.
They believe what they're doing is righteous. Men beat up on women in the name of the lord doncha ya know.
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The point is that a hate crime is an attempt to create fear in an entire community.
LeftyMom
Nov 2012
#28
You can't do something that horrendous to someone unless you are filled with hatred. n/t
proReality
Nov 2012
#7
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
I saw those. Broken eye-socket, jaw broken in several places, they hit her HARD in the face A LOT!!!
patrice
Nov 2012
#11
And he could then walk scot free if the prosecutor cannot support that charge.
AtheistCrusader
Nov 2012
#34
Omg, I had not clicked the link, but people should look at the results of this vile hatred.
sabrina 1
Nov 2012
#51
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
The victim talked to a local news station today and said she didn' think the beating was because she
moobu2
Nov 2012
#42
Whoa. That's horrible. That guy needs to be put away. He's gonna kill someone. nt
Honeycombe8
Nov 2012
#54