[cryptonector]

So, the problem with committing a crime animated by hatred of a group rather than just the victim is that you might justify committing crimes against more victims. That is a bad thing. The issue here is not with aggravating circumstances -- the issue is with non-aggravating private speech.

[LAC-Tech]

Then surely the distinction there is a crime of passion vs a non crime of passion.

In which case, any non-personal motivation for the attack would be treated with equal severity.