Many of you have heard of the bias incidents that happened in P'town last week, and many have said that it is hate crime, as much as I wish it was true... it isn't.
It was a typical summer evening in Provincetown: the breeze was salty, the vibes were high, and somewhere on Commercial Street, a drag queen was probably doing a death drop in heels. Tourists were juggling soft-serve and shopping bags. The soundtrack? Donna Summer, obviously. Then—like a record scratch you didn’t ask for—a car tore through town, and suddenly the air was filled with slurs, air horns, and a whole lot of ugliness.[...]The ringleaders (allegedly) are Ryan Mahimtura of Framingham, Henry Ward of Hudson, and an unnamed minor also from Hudson. All three are facing two counts of disorderly conduct, and according to Provincetown police, that may just be the start.
Well I doubt very much that they will be charged with a hate crime.
Why?
Because no threats were made and the courts have ruled in the past that all that crap is covered by the First Amendment. No matter how vile, if they don't make threats of violence or actual physical violence then I don't think it is not going to be a hate crime. However, maybe how the air horn was used could have a factor in the case, I would think like if they held it near an ear that might cause injury.
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