(January 4, 2009 at 10:59 pm)Eilonnwy Wrote: The distinction is the actual crime. Hate speech is actually not illegal in the US thanks to the first amendment. As long as you're just talking, it's freedom of speech. A hate crime is when an action is taken that is illegal (assault, murder) and is spurred by prejudice. Does that clarify it?
Not really ... aren't those things already illegal?
Kyu