re: Why so many mentions of Heather Heyer but nothing about Kate Steinle when it happened?

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No I don't. Do you?

Setting aside the action, do you think crimes should be punished more harshly based on someone else divining the persons motivation for it? Two people commit the exact same crime..but one "thought" differently about it first?

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I see it both ways. If a hate crime may legitimately be indicative of a growing threat, then I can see why it may be more troubling and of more public importance. But like I mentioned, I just don't think that is a genuine thing to fear in this country, and the continuation of thoughtless, meaningless crime is probably more disconcerting, honestly. Regardless, the loss of life isn't more or less meaningful.

But, I do get why one sparks more discourse and agitation, at least partially. If I'm black and someone in my city commits a lynching, you my realistically think a little different about your neighbors the next day. Hopefully not long lasting, but I can see how it impacts a wide variety of relationships.

Now that may beg the question of whether or not in cities like mine, where the huge majority of violent crimes are committed by black men, that shouldn't spark discourse as well.