The New Orleans City Council will probably approve a hate crime bill on Thursday. According to T-P:
Displays of nooses, swastikas, burning crosses or other “hate symbols” deliberately meant to intimidate others will become crimes under a proposal headed for the City Council Thursday.
The proposal by Council President Arnie Fielkow will almost certainly pass unanimously, said Councilwoman Shelley Midura, who chaired a Monday committee hearing taking testimony on the bill.
The proposed ordinance would make displays of the three specific symbols, plus the display of “any symbol” meant to intimidate punishable by a fine of $500 and six months in jail.
Isn’t this pic of my friend Michael pretty intimidating? Look at those guns and the cool tat! What if I want to become a Jain? Can I include my sacred symbols on my scooter?
I know that my Saints stickers won’t qualify as intimidating, but what about my LSU stuff?
Can the Southern Baptist Logo above be considered a symbol of hate? Many Southern Baptists believe homosexuality is a sin. If this logo is on a church, is it considered a hate crime?
What about gang graffiti? Mean bumper stickers?
Should I quit wearing my Barney Fife shirt?
Help me Earnie Filcoe!
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