"Hate crimes conjure up gale forces of controversy in pretty much every setting. Some say hate and discourtesy motivate most crimes, so there’s no need to make distinctions between motivations. Others find this mindset entirely too broad and believe a hate crime should be considered anywhere discrimination against sexuality, race, ethnicity and/or disability plays a significant role in deciding who gets targeted. Just about the only thing everyone agrees upon (except conspiracy theorists, of course) is the fact that many perpetrators do actually select victims on biased, -ism-oriented bases, they just argue over the exact definition. And legalities, of course.

Everyone can jump at each other’s throats all day, but it doesn’t change the fact that, right now, the American government recognizes hate crimes, and punishes those found guilty of them harsher. As long as criminals get convicted under such terms, articles such as this will keep sprouting up. Regardless of one’s opinions on the justice components, that doesn’t change the fact that some horrible people still laser-guide their hate towards minority demographics. Seeing as how 11.4% of hate crimes happen on college campuses, students must absolutely receive a thorough education regarding their causes and prevention.

Because so few campus-based hate crimes end up reported, either for victim privacy or — more cynically — PR reasons, not all of the ones listed here are necessarily the most egregious examples. Nor are they to be read as ranked in any way, shape or form. These terrifying stories represent available information and provide a somber, provocative glimpse at the many faces human cruelty skulks behind. Because crime exists on a violence spectrum, the following examples try and cover a broad severity range as well. Hopefully someone will find the information useful and do his or her part to promote equality, tolerance and understanding in college and beyond." Click Here To Read The Entire Article

Source: http://www.onlinecollegecourses.com/2011/10/16/8-horrific-hate-crimes-co...