interesting... but the freedom of speech is already subject to time/place/manner restrictions.

Plus, there are restrictions against "fighting words", that is, speech designed and delivered purely for the purpose of provoking and inflaming.

I don't see in the bill where this removes the need for evidence, it merely tacks on that if the motivations behind a crime are prejudiced and hateful, it can be more damaging than crimes of opportunity.

Anything on the actual bill rather than Rev Pike's interpretations of it?
Polymirize Reviewed by Polymirize on . It's Time To Clobber The Federal Hate Bill no doubt the neocons are drooling over this unconstitutional trash bill... It's Time To Clobber The Federal Hate Bill Rev. Ted Pike Rense.com Tuesday, December 5, 2006 With Congress back in session, it's time for the American people to raise a holy howl of protest against the soon-to-be-reintroduced federal "anti-hate" bill. If a chorus of protest does not erupt now against this impending darkness, we may never have another chance. Rating: 5