Rand Paul assault was politically motivated by Bernie Supprter

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(11-07-2017, 06:46 PM)Rotobeast Wrote: If it were proven that it was politically motivated, it should be prosecuted as a hate crime. I feel that should be the case in ANY event where differing political opinions lead to violence. People have a right to safely express their opinions, even if they're lower than pond scum.

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Political ideology, while protected under the first amendment, is not a universally protected class. The FBI only defines hate crimes as those motivated by " race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender identity".

I've always found that interesting that you can legally be discriminated against for your political views in a number of places. Seems completely wrong.