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I'd say it matters in determining a specific crime

Posted on: March 23, 2021 at 14:52:53 CT

Sal CMSU

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that was committed. For instance, not all killings are created equal. In today's world, though, people typically refer to motive to determine whether or not to classify something as a "hate" crime which is crap.

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why does motive matter in crime? (nm) - SwampTiger MU - 3/23 14:25:38

In cases like this, the motive matters to determine - Tigerfish MU - 3/23 16:47:50

thanks for all the replies - SwampTiger MU - 3/23 15:33:10

hopefully RHAY will explain (nm) - pickle MU

- 3/23 15:12:00

unlikely (nm) - SwampTiger MU - 3/23 15:33:22

I choose to avoid explaining the obvious. - RHAYWORTH MU - 3/23 16:51:37

I think it might be because you're scared - SwampTiger MU - 3/23 17:03:33

so we can create a larger group of enemies. - dangertim MU

- 3/23 15:11:53

It now seems knowing motive leads to more harm - meatiger MU - 3/23 14:55:25

Not sure how much it matters in punishment of the crime - 4TigersinMichigan MU - 3/23 14:53:38

you don't think it should matter in terms of punishment? - meatiger MU - 3/23 14:57:21

It helps a jury understand why someone may do something - 4TigersinMichigan MU - 3/23 15:01:43

But if you claim it does not matter in terms of punishment - meatiger MU - 3/23 15:03:24

It is easier to find someone guilty of murder if it can be - 4TigersinMichigan MU - 3/23 15:07:08

I'd say it matters in determining a specific crime - Sal CMSU - 3/23 14:52:53

depends - DesertTiger MU - 3/23 14:46:11

Matters more in court than in "crime"(nm) - raskolnikov MU - 3/23 14:28:36

what was your motive in hanging up on job creators - pickle MU

- 3/23 14:31:19

My job was to help generate quality jobs - raskolnikov MU - 3/23 14:39:25

also, job creators generate jobs, not gvmt bureaucrats - pickle MU

- 3/23 15:04:18

Rask logic: No jobs better than some jobs.(nm) - TigerMatt STL - 3/23 14:59:39

I wonder if he would support raising pay for those bottom of - 4TigersinMichigan MU - 3/23 15:02:27

but what was your motive? - pickle MU

- 3/23 14:51:04