BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Some Maryland lawmakers want to make it a hate crime for anyone who targets first responders.
Ava-Joye Burnett has more on the legislation that would give officers the same privileges given to other protected groups.
The bill has wide support from law enforcement agencies all across the U.S. Some Maryland lawmakers want to classify pre-meditated attacks against law enforcement as a hate crime.
The move came after a deadly 2016 for law enforcement. In July, five officers were gunned down in Dallas. Just days later, three more officers were murdered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Investigators say the suspect targeted police. And in March in Prince George’s County, investigators say three brothers launched a gun battle against officers in front of a police station.
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6 comments:
I support law enforcement fully, but I hate to see a phony issue dreamed up by the left get expanded even further.
There is really no such thing as a 'hate' crime.
A crime is a crime. If somebody shoots someone, it is no less or more a criminal act because of who was shot or what the shooter was supposedly thinking.
It's like saying that shooting a customer at a 7-11 isn't as bad as shooting the police officer who comes to investigate.
Both crimes are equally egregious.
It's not like saying that. Your saying that.
What their trying to do is...if you say anything or in a tone the officer dosnt like....your going to be arrested on this charge. Count on it!!
Its not the same at all. Targeting some one be ause of their color or profession is a hate crime.
Agree with 5:09. Hurt is hurt; dead is dead. Prosecute in light of the injury received. Since it's intentional should meet the test for First Degree. Convict and sentence. Perhaps tweak the language to require more time served, no parole or longer probation after release, or a combination.
Since O'Malley quashed the death penalty punishment tools were effectively diminished.
Un-equal protection under the law. All hate crime legislation is unconstitutional under the equal protection clause.
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