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re: Court sentences man to 90 days in jail after he spit on man wearing 'MAGA' hat
Posted on 1/12/20 at 7:56 am to AggieHank86
Posted on 1/12/20 at 7:56 am to AggieHank86
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but 90 days seems excessive for an assault that produced no physical injuries to the victim.
I'd normally agree
But in this case the assault was with the explicit intent to squelch freedom of speech. In instances where the intent is tantamount to shitting on important bill of rights issues I have no issue with the sentencing being harsher than usual.
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Posted on 1/12/20 at 8:00 am to Powerman
quote:Does this analysis not come perilously-close to “thought crime?” How is it different from “hate crime” sentencing enhancements based upon religion or ethnicity of the victim?quote:I'd normally agree
90 days seems excessive for an assault that produced no physical injuries to the victim.
But in this case the assault was with the explicit intent to squelch freedom of speech. In instances where the intent is tantamount to shitting on important bill of rights issues I have no issue with the sentencing being harsher than usual.
This post was edited on 1/12/20 at 8:01 am
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