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| Yes | 58% | 365 votes | Total: 630 votes | |
| No | 42% | 265 votes |
Yes
by robertsloan2
Created on: November 08, 2007
Let's look at the context of the noose for whether it's a hate crime. I'm familiar with the recent case
Created on: June 16, 2009
A noose has one function. To strangle a human by the neck until they are dead. A secondary use is
Created on: October 27, 2007 Last Updated: June 08, 2009
Imagination and imagery are powerful and forever impacting. Hanging a noose in public should be considered
Created on: May 14, 2011 Last Updated: March 22, 2012
The ‘hanging noose’ is one of the most symbolic of all racist symbols. It is instantly recognisable
by patty smithe
Created on: October 24, 2007 Last Updated: October 26, 2007
I hear we have a new trend here in America. Ever since the infamous Jena 6 case, nooses have started
by Lana Evans
Created on: April 21, 2008
It's sad that we have to enact laws to police poor attitudes, but some people really don't care about
Created on: November 21, 2007
The Jena Six controversy - occurring last December in Louisiana, where six black students were charged
Created on: October 28, 2007
Of course hanging a noose in public should be considered a hate crime! Why is it a hate crime? Because
Created on: January 16, 2012
This is one of those situations where the Constitution has to be interpreted properly in your mind before
by PC Marks
Created on: November 21, 2007
Hanging a noose from a tree, burning a cross in someone's yard or drawing a swastika are all examples
Created on: October 30, 2007 Last Updated: November 05, 2007
The simple answer to the question of should hanging a noose in public be considered a hate crime is
Created on: October 29, 2007
A very weak, but nonetheless yes that it can be considered a hate crime. Simple put, a noose is not
by Sammy Stein
Created on: February 07, 2008
Hanging a moose in public is definitely a hate crime - whatever has the moose done to you?
Yes, they
by Kylisha Boyd
Created on: February 16, 2008
As a young teen moving to Virginia from New Jersey, I did not know what to expect. All I knew was that
by Carol Smith
Created on: January 26, 2008
Whether you're white or black, read on without regard to your race and what society has taught you about
by Rob Purifoy
Created on: April 30, 2008
In considering the angles that come to mind as to whether or not it's a "crime" specifically I am left
by betty warner
Created on: November 08, 2007 Last Updated: November 09, 2007
Hanging a noose in public should be considered a hate crime. It is an act that incites violence and
Created on: October 28, 2007
Should the hanging noose in public be considered a hate crime? The hanging noose should be considered
by Ed Forester
Created on: October 27, 2007
While I have reservations about the concept of a hate crime in general, the public display of a noose
by Lovella Grey
Created on: October 29, 2007
This question has seriously stumped me. Is hanging a noose a crime? Is letting your dog relieve himself
No
Created on: June 16, 2009 Last Updated: June 19, 2009
Hanging a noose is a terrifying act implying threat of execution; however, the simple tying of a rope
by Devin Bisanz
Created on: March 04, 2010 Last Updated: March 29, 2011
I guess human kind and curiosity has gotten ahead of itself. My grandpa acquired a dot on his
Created on: February 15, 2008
Should hanging a noose in public be considered a hate crime?
The Noose: A length of rope with the end
Created on: March 24, 2008
Personally, I think the term 'hate crime' is wrong, stupid, and overused. Most crimes are done in a
by G E Barr
Created on: December 29, 2008
SIGNS OF INTIMIDATION
Drive through any city in America and you are likely to see all forms of hate.
by Dan Weaver
Created on: February 07, 2008
Currently, it is not a crime in New York State to display a hangmans noose, but proposed legislation,
by Lucius Trae
Created on: March 19, 2010
When I thought of someone hanging a noose in public, I didn't they were racist. I'm a little strange,
Created on: March 12, 2009
There is absolutely no logic to the suggestion that hanging a noose in public is, or should be viewed
by Rex Coker
Created on: October 27, 2007 Last Updated: April 10, 2011
"It is symbolism in bad taste." The rope did not jump out and commit a crime. It is just the symbol
by Duane Kuehn
Created on: January 05, 2008
Some people seem to love an environment of hatreds. They just cannot stop finding new ways to express
by Lisa Fillers
Created on: October 28, 2007 Last Updated: October 24, 2008
If a person hung a noose from a public tree who is it they are suppose to hate? Cattle rustlers? Horse
by Nancy Lynam
Created on: May 01, 2008 Last Updated: May 17, 2011
This subject of whether or not hanging a noose in public is a hate crime strikes me as just another
by C. Buckett
Created on: October 28, 2007
In this day and age when anything and everything could be considered a "hate crime", it is important
by Jimmy Ettele
Created on: October 29, 2007
In this country we allow for freedom of speech. Freedom to express our ideas, concepts, and points of
Created on: October 27, 2007
Should hanging a noose in public be considered a hate crime?
First of all I have to say before I go any
Created on: October 30, 2007
First of all, lets define a hate crime. A hate crime is generally defined as a violent crime against
Created on: December 10, 2007
I understand where the noose has gotten its reputation and I understand that it has been used for some
Created on: October 28, 2007 Last Updated: March 10, 2008
The mere fact that this is a debatable question in today's society saddens and disgusts me. Hanging
Created on: October 27, 2007
Should hanging a noose in public be considered a hate crime? A better question is why should it be?
Hanging
by Tonic
Created on: October 27, 2007
While I certainly do not condone the implications of the noose hanging in public, I do not think it