FREE ESSAY ON HATE CRIMES

HATE CRIMES

Hate Crimes: 
Recognizing, Preventing, Eliminating
As powerful a tool as the Net can be in spreading hate, it can be equally 
powerful in exposing the hate, writes Rick Goldberg in an essay in HateWatch,
one of the leading monitors of racist and homophobic activity on the internet.
While it is easy to dismiss groups that wage on those of the deceived Hell-
bound estate... the majority of hate sites today affect a veneer of 
sophistication and supplicity that complement their often artful page
design. Groups like HateWatch do not advocate censoring, or even hacking
white supremacist, anti-religion, anti-arabic, or and anti-gay sites as
much as catergorizing them by geography and there ideas. There is still the 
hope that such a database will link anti-hate forces as succesfully on the 
internet and group together of what were once scattered and mostly 
undefined forces of violent bigotry. I for one plan to devote my life 
in promoting tolerance, diversity and equality in society, religion, and 
politics through recognizing, prevention, and finally elimination.
Before we can begin discussing bigotry and forms of hate we must first 
define and realize what exactly it is and how much it really effects us in
society. Hate Crimes are just not statistics, ask anyone who has ever
been inflicted by it. Its reality. Hate Crimes come in all shapes and
sizes, they are targeted at a number of groups, of these groups 
mixed races, homosexuals, and religious differences seem to be the most. 
Lets examine in debth each of these three types of hate crimes.
Mixed Races: Since the early development of society in the United States, 
racism has always been a diversive issue faced by communities on a
political level. Our country was built from the immigration of people 
from an international array of backgrounds. However, multitudes of 
white supremacists blame their personal as well as economic 
misfortunes on an abundance of ethnic groups. African-Americans, Hispanic 
and Asians are only some of the of groups tormented by these white 
supremacists. As the amount of ethnic diversity gradually increased in 
the political systems of Louisiana and the United States, 
organizations rapidly formed to challenge the new ethnic variation in 
government. The Ku Klux Klan is one of these groups that were formed 
by people who were angered by the increase of diversity in political 
office and in the workplace. Local and state officials that were 
members of the Klan aided in providing influence, money, and 
information to the racist organization. As the civil rights movement 
became accepted, it seemed as if the power of racist organizations 
deteriorated. However, with the Klan demanding freedom of speech, with 
political figures related to the Ku Klux Klan still bringing prejudice 
to politics throughout the country, and with multitudes of 
African-American churches being burned to the ground, it seems as if 
the Ku Klux Klan is still a threat to the citizens of this country.
Can we really just sit back and watch?
Homosexuals: Two of the many issues today 
evolving around homosexuals is same sex marriages and acceptance in the 
military. 
The proposed legalization of same-sex marriage is one of the 
most significant issues in contemporary American family law. 
Presently, it is one of the most vigorously advocated reforms 
discussed in law reviews, one of the most explosive political 
questions facing lawmakers, and one of the most provocative issues 
emerging before American courts. If same-sex marriage is legalized, it 
could be one of the most revolutionary policy decisions in the history 
of American family law. The potential consequences, positive or 
negative, for children, parents, same-sex couples, families, social 
structure public health, and the status of women are enormous. Given 
the importance of the issue, the value of comprehensive debate of the 
reasons for and against legalizing same-sex marriage should be 
obvious. Marriage is much more than merely a commitment to love one 
another. Aside from societial and religious conventions, marriage 
shows legally imposed financial responsibility and legally 
authorized financial benefits. Marriage provides automatic legal 
protections for the spouse, including medical visitation,
succession of a deceased spouse's property, as well as pension and 
other rights. When two adults desire to contract in the eyes of the 
law, as well a perhaps promise in the eyes of a God and their 
friends and family, to be responsible for the obligations of marriage 
as well as to enjoy its benefits, should the law prohibit their 
request merely because they are of the same gender? My opinion of this
subject is like it sounds only my opinion but I intend to prove 
that because of Article IV of the United States Constitution and 
The Emancipation Proclamation there is no reason why the federal 
government nor any state government should restrict marriage 
to a predefined heterosexual relationship or not admitting them in 
the United States Military, but all this is not new. Ever since the 
beginning Homosexuals have been excluded from our society, giving them no 
equal protection underneath the large branch of the law. 
The Emancipation Proclamation gave freedom to 
blacks from slavery in the 1800's and women were given the freedoms 
reserved for males in the early 1900's with the women's suffrage 
movement. But everyone still knows the underlying feeling of nation in 
dealing with minorities and women, one of contempt and utter disgust. 
Hate crimes are still perpetrated to this day in this country, and 
most are unpublicized and swept underneath the rug. The general 
public is just now dealing with the struggle of Homosexuals to gain 
rights in America, although this persecution is subtle, quiet and 
rarely ever seen to the naked eye or the general public.
In a survey taken in 1990, the United States population on a 
whole is believed to consist of 13-15% Homosexuals.(hatewatch.com)
This figure is believed to have a margin of error on the upward swing due 
to the fact that most homosexuals are still afraid of their sexuality and the 
social taboos it carries along with it. With so many Homosexuals in 
the United States, how can the military prove its exclusion policy 
against Homosexuals correct and moral? Through the long standing 
tradition and policy, says one Admiral of the U.S. Navy. But is it 
fair or correct? That is the question posed on Capitol Hill even 
today, as politicians battle through a virtual minefield of tradition 
and equal rights.
Religious Differences: Through out the world there are a varity of religions, everything
from Christianity to Wiccan beliefs to no religion at all. Whos place is it to judge
whos
faith is wrong and whos is right. People against people, churches against churches, this
happens everyday in every location. More deaths have occured throughout history on the
account of religion than any other matter. The majority of hate crimes that are targeted
on
religion are targeted on Wiccans, non-christians, or people who have no religion at all,
and
most
of the people who commit these hate crimes are usually proclaim themselves to be
Christians. Let me give you and example of a Christian hate crime. The web address of 
http://www.godhatesfags.com was created by a CHURCH and their minister. On this site
they clearly target homosexuals. Yes in the Christian beliefs homosexuality is a sin, but
so
is stealing, adultry, and swearing; I have yet seen a site name
http://www.godhatesadultures.com have you? As you go in more debth on this page you
are shown a picture of Matthew Shepard, the boy the world knows as being beaten to
death by his father for having a same sex prefrence, floating gracefully on flames. When
you click on his picture the following information is shown to you:
Matthew Shepard died on October 12, 1998, as a result of being brutally 
beaten by two demon-possessed hooligans. WBC does not support this 
murder: They broke God's commandment that thou shalt not kill. But, 
another of God's commandments is thou shalt not lie with mankind, as 
with womankind: it is abomination. Matthew Shepard lived his life 
breaking this commandment. Unless he repented in his dying hours (and we 
hope he did), he is in hell - the same fate that his killers will 
receive unless they repent.
(People using Netscape Communicator with the proper plugins can place 
your mouse pointer over the image to hear Matthew scream FOR GOD'S SAKE 
LISTEN TO PHELPS!!! If this doesn't work, see Matthew's message from 
hell.) 
And in hell he lift his eyes, being in torments...and he cried and 
said...have mercy on me...dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool 
my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. The smoke of their torment 
ascendeth forever and ever; and they hav e no rest day or night. Luke 
16:23,24; Revelation 14:11. 
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Matthew Shepard has been in hell for 420 days.
Eternity - 420 days = Eternity
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When Matthew Shepard died on October 12, 1998, every pervert in this 
country (from Bill Clinton on down) used his death as a soap box to 
promote so-called gay rights. In religious protest of this, WBC 
picketed the funeral of Matthew Shepard, to inject a little truth and 
sanity into the irrational orgy of lies consuming this world. WBC does 
not support the murder of Matthew Shepard, and we believe that his 
murderers are in violation of God's commandment that thou shalt not 
kill. Unless they repent, they will receive the same sentence that 
Matthew Shepard received - eternal fire. Unless he repented in the final hours of his
life,
he is in hell. He will be in hell for all eternity, where their worm dieth not, 
and the fire is not quenched. Mark 9:44. For each day that passes, he 
has only eternity to look forward to. All the candlelight vigils, all 
the tributes, all the acts of Congress, all the rulings by the Supreme 
Court of the United States, will not shorten his sentence by so much as 
one day. And all the riches of the world will not buy him one drop of 
water to cool hi s tongue. 
Those of you reading this Gospel Memorial need to have a very clear 
understanding that there is a God in heaven, and He has created a hell 
for people who despise His commandments. If you are living a life where 
you disregard the commandments of God, l ike Matthew Shepard did, or if 
you are supportive of such a lifestyle (either overtly, or through your 
apathy), you need to repent. And you need to repent now, because God 
will appear to you when you least expect it, saying thou fool, this 
night thy sou l shall be required of thee. Luke 12:20. Just like He did 
to Matthew Shepard. 
The following information came verbatium from http://www.godhatesfags.com.
This disgusts me to see an helpless, dead, person being mocked from the grave. 
Listen to Shepards message from hell... I guess only a TRUE christian church could
come up with something so ignorant as this. Yet they freely mention that homosexuality
is
a sin but what about, pre-judgement, descrimination, changing words in the bible, and
ignorance which is fluentlly mentioned on this site. Hate Crimes again target many
religions but what religion this target? As it seems everything BUT Christianity.
I just recognized three types of everyday hate crimes to you. Recognizing, Preventing,
Eliminating, my own personal philosophy on making hate crimes dissapear. I have only
discussed one of my subjects, havn't I? Well the rest is up to society, to open minded,
understanding, educated people who want to make a diffrence. Myself alone can not
control hate, a million people couldnt control hate, controlling hate takes effort from
every
idividual on this planet. Living in harmony, respecting and loving one another for who
we
are...it can be done.
You can make a difference:
Please support anti-hate site by visiting and supporting the following sites:
http://www.hatewatch.com
http://www.glaa.org
http://www.anti-racism.net/ 
By just visiting these sites and reading, understanding, and letting yourself personally
commit to becoming anit-hate you have made a diffrence. If this essay has changed one
persons mind then I know it this message has went through, and can be comprehended by
others around the world. Please just take a stand!
David Buckley
December 5, 1999
Bibliography
http://www.hatewatch.com, http://www.godhatesfags.com, http://www.anti-racism.org,
http://www.yahoo.com, http://www.lycos.com
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