Should false rape claims be classified as "hate crimes"?

wonkifier · 2008-10-16T02:11:02+00:00

"hate crimes" are thought crimes... so, no.

They should be punished as severely (or close to) as what the punishment for the crime they would have pushed for.

ristin · 2008-10-15T22:39:25+00:00

One of the very first foundations of law was that the punishment for a false accusation was the same as the crime itself. The reason for this is obvious, you recieve exactly the same 'damage' as you would have inflicted if the false accusation had succeeded.

Currently there is no deterrant from making a false rape accusation. The accusation alone ruins the victim's life and society will consider them a sex offender even if they are not convicted. The accuser isn't treated like a blackmailer or defrauder for the accusation...they are treated like they are a victim who didn't recieve justice. They might get a small fine as a slap on the wrist punishment.

I don't think it's a hate crime, but it is a crime.

dmead · 2008-10-16T00:54:20+00:00

well those bitches are hating on, so yes.

Title	Should false rape claims be classified as "hate crimes"?
Author	NoahSwayne
Upvotes	56
Comments	12
Date	October 15, 2008 9:04 PM UTC (17 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MensRights
Original Link	https://old.reddit.com/r/MensRights/comments/77cyh/should_false_rape_claims_be_classified_as_hate/
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