The most recent report showed that reported hate crimes have continued to rise and, from 2000 to 2001, increased 20.7 percent. In light of the dramatic increase in hate crime violence against Arab Americans since Sept. 11 and the increase in hate crimes generally, Congress must pass hate crimes legislation that protects all Americans.
Hate crimes are on the rise in Europe and North America. Targeting individuals based on their origins, the color of their skin, their religion, their sexual orientation, or other similar attributes, such violent crimes undermine the security of everyone in our society.
Everyday Fears, written by Michael McClintock of Human Rights First, is a ground-breaking study of the relationship between both small- and large-scale hate crimes and the everyday fears that they generate.
http://www.aauw.org/issue_advocacy/actionpages/positionpapers/hatecrimes.cfm
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What I have found most disturbing is the connection I have traced from some of the truth gurus to hate groups. The covert use and manipulation of our youth by these gurus are heart wrenching.
Worst of all, I have recently found some people listed as my friends also friends on a white supremest profile. Now he is not overtly promoting his hate, so I am hoping that those there just do not realize his stance on racial issues.
I know many of us accept friend request with only a quick scan of a persons page, some do not even do that much.
I am not here to boost my ego by the number of friends I can rack up. Just as in my personal life I do not associate with racist, I will not do so here. If that means I only have one myspace friend then so be it.
for my last bulletin post here I do wish to have my say.
Alex Jones, John Conners, Alan Russo all have ties with White pride. I do not see any of them as anything more then the right wing Christians they are and find they do more to hurt any movement then help.
The very fact they support the same candidate for president that the international White Pride organization does is all I need. though I have more then just that.
I will begin thinning out, once again, my friends. not because I do not believe in free speech, for I do, but because I no longer wish to be bombarded by bulletins supporting people and issues I find offensive as a believer in truth, equality, and peace for every human.
yes, i believe 9-11 was an inside job. just not so convinced is was the government anymore.
yes, i believe what Israel as a nation is doing. It is committing crimes against humanity.
yes, i believe the US is guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
no, i do not believe we as a movement should be covertly encouraging hate crimes, theories that make us look stupid and discredits us, nor blindly following any person just because they call themselves anti-anything.
My hope for you all is that you search for real truth, encourage acceptance of all people, and work to bring peace vs disco
