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 Preconceptions marginalize research This is in response to Candace Webb's screed regarding Mr. Clift's Exponent column on hate crime legislation. She basically calls Mr. Clift an idiot for stating another side to what is — in her mind — a one-sided issue. She then proceeds to spout off every big "hate crime" of late and then proudly passes it off as research. Sadly, reading sensational articles is what passes for research in her college-educated mind. Yes, hate crimes are under-reported, but not because of ignorance and incompetence. The truth is hate crimes are used to support a political bias that, unfortunately for Miss Webb, all Americans don't concur with. This leads to the labeling of crimes against anointed groups as hate crimes, while victims like the Wichita Five, Jesse Dirkhising (I will leave you to research these), and others not duly anointed are left voiceless. Miss Webb then goes on to enumerate the reasons why this legislation is necessary without explaining that it is already illegal to discriminate, harass, et al. Since everything of hate crime laws in their current form is already illegal, what is the real reason for them? The key question when it comes to hate crimes is, to what end is this legislation a mean? Liberals are good at giving gooey-eyed explanations for their policies while covering up for the real harm that those policies inflict. Satisfactory answers to these questions are required before freethinking Americans will sign on to this legislation. Unfortunately, the burden of proof is on those who believe citing anomalies (for that is truly what the Shepard and Byrd cases are) and working with a bunch of legislators to push through ill-conceived legislation can be called in-depth research. In the future, Miss Webb, you shouldn't let your ego and preconceptions marginalize your research. Philip A. Anderson Junior, Schools of Engineering |
PSG needs student involvement, opinions
Napster hysteria goes overboard Preconceptions marginalize research Pearl Jam remains true to fans PSG fails to represent all students Student fans deserve better seats Sports receive too much emphasis Sex yields more than procreation Readers misinterpret political genres
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