BILL: As Anti-Semitism Grows, Should We Criminalize White Supremacist Hate Crimes?

Demand your reps take action on white supremacy

  • 39.0k
    jimK
    Voted Yea
    02/08/2023

    You cannot really answer this question without understanding the definition and meaning of ‘white supremacy’ and how ‘White Supremacist’ organizations are formed to act upon those beliefs. 

    White Supremacy is, by definition, the assertion that anyone that is non-white is inherently inferior and should be subordinate to whites, and that our laws and governance need to be based entirely upon the needs and desires of the the white skinned ‘master race’.

    ‘White Supremacist’ groups have formed to weaponize their beliefs with the same kind of ‘religious’ fury that Iran adapts with their ‘Shia Supremacists’ - to violently force their will upon others with their mantra of superiority and willingness to foment and act with extreme violence.

    The recent attacks on power substations has been advocated by White Supremacist groups as a way to initiate a cascading national power failure and cause a governmental collapse that they alone can overcome to restore ‘white’ established order - because they believe that they alone are superior, and that our governance will fail due to the inability of it’s ‘infection’ by non-white (and jewish) influence.

    Hate crimes fomented by or enacted by White Supremacist groups are inherently much more dangerous than other hate crimes conducted by individuals, because they are part of a broader and very dangerous political ideology. These crimes are not only a threat to specific individuals, they are a threat to our country’s governance and the basic tenants of our legal system that purports to treat all people equally. 

    White Supremacist groups sponsor hate-based violence that is normalized and justified by their belief that their selected ‘others’ are simply not worthy. These crimes need special attention because they are representative of a dangerous political ideology. 

  • 2,451
    Jim2423
    02/08/2023

    I can't say it any better than Billy did. Any form of Hate vocalized should be a crime. No matter if it is against religion, color, ethnicity, gender, political beliefs, abortion, pro life, pro choice, etc. it is okay to have your opinion, but it should never harm or hinder anyone. 

  • 1,738
    Stickyfingers
    Voted Nay
    last Friday

    We have the Bill of Rights guaranteeing every American the Freedom of Speech. Banning only White supremacy hate speech while MSNBC, ESPN, and the view are preaching hate speech towards whites almost daily. I can't even remember that last time I saw a real group of White supremacy's. It's the narrative the Democrats preach every day. Unfortunately the government in control wants to preach hate and keep us divided. Who knows, maybe China is behind it and our liberal politicians are being bought off.

  • 54.6k
    LeslieG
    Voted Yea
    02/08/2023

    HR 61: Leading Against White Supremacy Act of 2023 (118th Congress) is a continuation of HR 7955 Leading Against White Supremacy Act of 2022 (from the 117th Congress) criminalizing certain forms of hate speech, so that white supremacist online could be prosecuted for hate crimes even if they don't act on their threats, which previously had 8 cosponsors but never came up for a vote so resubmitted to the 118th Congress.

    Critics like Boebert claim the it infringes on free speech, and removes the ability to “criticize”

    In my opinion, based on the DOJ definition of hate crimes, this bill should also include other biases Ike all races, religions, national origins, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

    “hate crimes laws…cover.. crimes committed on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability. The Department of Justice began prosecuting federal hate crimes cases after the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. “

    https://www.justice.gov/hatecrimes/laws-and-policies

    https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/hr7955

    https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/118/hr61/details

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11645375/amp/Democrat-introduces-bill-make-conspiracy-commit-white-supremacy-hate-crime-offense.html

  • 3,668
    DaveS
    02/08/2023

    All racist, bigotry, hate, violence and destruction should be called out for what it is, nothing more than opinions! But in saying this; being informed, facts, data, peaceful protest, demonstration, negotiations, reasoning, tolerance, respect other's view, listen, vote, except the results and be accountable for your actions is the only way to coexist in the world. This what a democracy is.

  • 188
    Michael
    Voted Nay
    02/11/2023

    "Congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech..." This bill does just that and is therefore unconstitutional. 

    The government cannot criminalize thoughts or ideas in a free society. We have many laws prohibiting discrimination in many forms.

  • 2,054
    Glowurm
    Voted Yea
    Yesterday at 7:57 PM

    Absolutely!

    And how is it that a man who is threatening our country and citizens with violence IS ALLOWED TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT!  What happened to the 14th Amendment disqualification clause?  If this does not qualify, what the hell does?  And why is the rhetoric of Jordan, McCarthy, Green, Gaetz, Boebert,  et al., not considered relevant thereto.  The majority of us have grown extremely exhausted hearing their bull.  It must be stopped.  Get on it NOW!

    Hello, to all my friends here.  Still alive.  Still working on moving and selling out.  Still wondering when it will finally be done. 🤪. Still haven't had time to figure this damn app out!  Just know I'm still here cheering you all on?  When I finally move back to lower 48, I am still hoping we may meet.🤗😊🙏❤️

  • 35
    James
    Voted Yea
    last Friday

    Can you yell, "FIRE" in a movie theater when there isn't any? No you can't. 
    Hate speech is evil. Same playbook the nazi's used during the 1930's. 

  • 678
    George
    Voted Yea
    Yesterday at 5:00 PM

    No room for hate... 

  • 178
    Clara
    Voted Yea
    Yesterday at 1:42 PM

    Stop this junk. 

  • 3,313
    Bruce
    Voted Yea
    Yesterday at 12:24 AM

    Block the promotion of Hate Speech and Defamation of Vulnerable and Abused Minorities online.  

    People have First Amendment Rights.  

    But they don't have a Constitutional Right to promulgate that hate online or have it broadcast on TV and Radio.  

    Such speech encourages violence against marginalized people.

  • 726
    ClydeK
    Voted Yea
    last Friday

    There should be no tolerance of hate crimes.  It does not matter if they are committed by white supremacists or some other group!  This type of behavior has no place in our society!!

  • 539
    Donna
    Voted Yea
    last Friday

    There have been far too many anti-semetic incidents lately! Jewish people have done nothing to cause this! Yes, Trump loves saying that ANTIFA has caused problems & violence, which is totally untrue! ANTIFA is against Fascism only, & are peaceful! This should not be happening! 

  • 1,678
    Arlys
    last Friday

    Skin color does NOT make anyone superior to another skin color.  Religion works the same way.  Hate is hate no matter how you look at it and does more harm than good.  The bible tells us to "love thy neighbor as you love yourself", while the "Craft" tells you "Harm to NONE".  At the same time there is KARMA to bring your words, actions back to you twice over.  There is a natural order to things within this Universe whether you like it or not.  Time to wise up and save ourselves from a lot of grief.

    This "white supremacy" is "history repeating itself".  Nazism raising it's ugly head once again with Trump, Radical Republicans, and extreem greed, leading the way.  We are ALL humanbeings created by the energy force within the entire Universe regardless.  Get a grip.

  • 184
    Richard
    Voted Yea
    last Friday

    Hate speech is not free speech no matter who it is directed at.

  • 123
    S
    Voted Nay
    last Friday

    Free speech and all that. Just saying. 

  • 45
    Gaye
    Voted Yea
    last Friday

    Leaders of todays Republican party have pushed all manner of discrimination and made their supporters believe it's acceptable.  

  • 725
    Lois
    Voted Yea
    last Friday

    Hate groups like proud boys should be closely monitored by law enforcement and arrested for their violence.  Their sentences need to be lenghthened They are so anti America

  • 325
    Anne Marie
    Voted Yea
    last Friday

    This law needs to be passed.  White supremacist groups are responsible for many of the antisemitic attacks and gun violence in this country.  This includes the so called neo Nazi groups as well.  Are you waiting to see who the American Hitler is going to be?  Deal with this now before it gets to that point!  How many people have to die before Congress acts to contain these poisonous groups?

  • 163
    IndyVoter
    Voted Yea
    last Friday

    ALL HATE SPEECH Shoukd be Criminalized. i asked my 2 Senators to support Bills that Criminalize Hate Speech 

  • 150
    Dave
    Voted Yea
    last Friday

    You think? There is a reason for most Republicans, wealthy and corporations trying to stop any investigation into Trump, because of their own involvement with corruption and insurrection!

  • 2,061
    George
    Voted Yea
    last Friday

    The right in the form of White Supremacy is doing the vast majority is violent attacks to s variety of people.  They are the greatest threat to us nationally now and trump is still advocating for more.

  • 1,578
    Martha
    last Friday

    YES all hate speech should be outlawed.  The anti-Jewish, Gay, Black, Latino shit is only getting worse and harkens to the crap that was occuring in Nazi Germany.  I don't know about others, but I sure the hell don't want to live in a Nazi country.  Of course the MAGA crowd and the damn Republicans seems to be embracing this shit.

  • 1,132
    Lesley
    Voted Yea
    last Friday

    The antisemitism and racism propelled by the gop right now is sickening. And it will thank goodness, make them keep losing elections. 

  • 164
    Nschulm
    Voted Yea
    last Friday

    The KKK and proud boys are domestic terrorists and must be punished 

  • 3,668
    DaveS
    last Friday

    The GOP are trying to make the American voters irrelevant and if may find that their powers of office are removed by antagonist GOP-controlled legislatures.