Hate crimes rose 8% in the US in 2006
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Mon Nov-19-07 08:01 PM
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| Hate crimes rose 8% in the US in 2006 |
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Edited on Mon Nov-19-07 08:04 PM by muntrv
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| marmar
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Mon Nov-19-07 08:07 PM
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| 1. The climate is right for it.... |
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* A Repug administration constantly demonizing "the other"
* A distressed economy
* Open season on "illegal immigrants"
* Increased attention on gay rights
* A justice department that doesn't pursue civil rights cases
It's a nasty brew.
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Mon Nov-19-07 08:07 PM
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| 2. Watchout with the pug stuff. New moderator named puglover. |
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Edited on Mon Nov-19-07 08:10 PM by lonestarnot
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Locking by Puglover Heh heh heh
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Mon Nov-19-07 08:51 PM
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| 3. The haters have been emboldened by the GOP campaigns. |
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