Assignment:
Write a 2 to 3 page paper answering the following questions:
- Does your state South Carolina or community have a hate crimes law?
- If so, what groups are covered?
- Discuss whether hate crimes laws are needed, that is, should any groups be singled out for special protection?
- Should criminal penalties be enhanced when a crime is targeted at an individual or individuals due to gender or sexual orientation, or to a group/organization based on its views of gender or sexual orientation?
Your answer must be, typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format.