I agree that the definition of what constitutes a hate is unclear and either needs to be refined or scrapped. I do understand the motivation. We as a nation, have yet to address our history of racism and it consequences. From black slavery to the genocidal policies against native Americans, to the past and current nativist movements, we have record of racist oppression that hasn't been openly and fairly discussed with a view to some kind of national resolution. Incidents such as this, the Travon Martin shooting, Rodney King, the history of lynching, all are symptomatic of the endemic racism of our country, and will continue to happen until we as a nation face up to and resolve our past.