All violent crimes are reprehensible but there is a distinguishable difference in a hate crime.
Not all Crimes are Hate Crimes . Hate Crimes include murder, shooting, arson, assaults, cross burning, vandalism, and harassment. A hate crime is identifiable in that it is committed against an individual or individuals because of the group they represent. For example, the murder of Mr. James Byrd in Texas was committed by men who believe in white supremacy. They dragged Mr. Byrd, chained behind a truck, out of hatred for African Americans.