Vice President Gore Writes for Slate

calibanDNS writes "Slate Magazine (owned by Microsoft) is running an article by VP and presidential hopeful Al Gore. In the article he downplays tension over the recent 'Findings of Fact' and suggests a crucial issue for voters: 'Whose finger do you want on the ALT-CONTROL-DELETE button?' He also talks about the features of Win 2K. The article has the normal Gore tone to it, but it gives us a good idea of what Gore's policy on monopolies and dealing with them is." All in all, a surprisingly decent article. Really. Sure wish we could get VP Gore to do a Slashdot interview, but every time we ask we get fobbed off on a different campaign staffer. Oh well.

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Re:Hate crimes

[mochaone]

How, exactly, could "hate crime" legistlation possibly affect these crimes?

Okay, two can play that game. I'll answer your question if you can answer mine:

Why is premeditated murder considered more reprehensible than other murders? Why are cop murderers more likely to face the death penalty than someone who drives a cab?

You're looking for equity in a system where there is none. We have already acknowledged gradations of criminilality with proportional punishment. Why do you have a problem with elevating hate crime to the lofty status of premeditated murder or cop killing? Is it because it serves to protect people that you feel don't deserve extra protection in the law? If so, I hope you are beseeching your congressmen/senator to overturn the laws in use now that provide disparity in dispensing justice.