Originally posted by Adam_PoE
Because under the law, some people are more "equal" than others.If I committed a crime against you because of your religious beliefs, I would receive a more severe punishment than if you committed a crime against me because of my sexuality.
I'm talking about hate crime laws in general, not sexual orientation. Why should you get a worse sentence for beating me up for being a Christian than I should get for beating you up because you're queer?