Legal scholar Frederick Lawrence argues that criminals motivated by bias deserve to be punished more severely than those who commit identical crimes for other motives. He suggests that a society dedicated to the equality of all its people must treat bias crimes differently from other crimes and in doing so enhance the punishment of these crimes. Lawrence views a bias crime as one that would not have been committed but for the victim's membership in a particular group. Do you agree or disagree with Lawrence?

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Agreeing with Lawrence 1 Deterrence and Accountability Supporters argue that imposing harsher penalties for bias crimes can deter potential offenders sending a clear message that society will not tole... View the full answer