So sad that in 2018 we have to do this and why it wasnt done long ago. America is #Upthefu*kSideDownpic.twitter.com/UKGsAmByrd
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So sad that in 2018 we have to do this and why it wasnt done long ago. America is #Upthefu*kSideDownpic.twitter.com/UKGsAmByrd
And please put in it that anyone threatening to lynch another (including a TEACHER, for God's sake) will be committing a FELONY and be subject to imprisonment. Too long in coming. We really need to start acting like we're in the 21st century. OMG.
Hate speech is a crime.
No it isn’t. Try reading the constitution.
Hate speech can lead to criminal. charges if it leads to violence against others based on race, ethic origin, religion or sexual orientation.pic.twitter.com/yqHXb2675s
Seriously? This is what you spend your time on? Why don’t you get a bill to outlaw guillotines while you’re at it? Wake up, Senator, we’re in a crisis and you’re wasting precious time.
Banning lynching is rather important, especially now.
Wouldn’t it fall under murder or assault? Those are both already illegal...
You would think so, huh? It adds an additional element of hate crime to the offense, so not quite.
Wait. There is no federal anti lynching legislation in the US? WTF?
Nope....crazy right
Not so long ago this would have seemed, to me at least, largely symbolic, recognition of past wrongs never righted, the good work of dealing with an ugly past. Today, still unbelievably, it seems more likely necessary. JFC, the lyncher’s descendants are Trump’s base.
You sir need study your history
LOL, Fred. I have done. Why don’t you get out of the bubble and start?
If this bill goes to the Senate, at least we will expose who the white supremacists are that vote no.
America is very strange......
@KamalaHarris How long did you have to sit around, google bad things, and finally come up with this crackerjack, crackpot legislative idea ? Another slow day ? Tired of winning yet ?pic.twitter.com/3Rg47zM8co
I am floored that this hasn't been done long before now. Thank you for bringing that to our attention. Wowsers.
I’m more floored at the fact that it’s necessary to have a bill that states that lynching isn’t ok. This indicates that lynching occurs in America, which isn’t surprising. As many have said in this thread, look who’s president. I’m sure it also doesn’t make the news headlines.
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