This is an excellent overview of what the Hate Crimes Law is all about. I never really understood why a hate crime was really necessary, since the crime itself is already against the law. This explains very nicely why hate crime legislation is needed and what it will do. It also includes the clip of NC Congresswoman Virginia Foxx and her beyond belief ignorant statement that Mathew Shepard's murder was not based on his being gay. I guess anyone can become a member of Congress. What a dumb ass.
