Imagine the world colorblind without bias attitudes and prejudices. Grasp the thought of a hate-free, utopian society where life is peaceful and everyone is happy. Envision a place that does not understand the meaning of violence, crime, and murder. Picture a safe and secure environment, where everyone is accepted for whom they are inside and out. This description is similar to the fantasy island described by Sir Thomas Moore in his famous book Utopia. Moore created the book title from two Greek words meaning "not a place." The truth is that the real world is plagued with unjust hatred and violence that continues to flourish despite the animosity and grief it creates.
Hate and aggression usually drive people to evil and destructive actions, sometimes with fatal consequences ("Criminal"). Committing a crime is definitely one of the most fatal outcomes of hatred. A crime consists of doing something that is against the law. These acts are committed everyday for a variety of reasons. Crimes are classified into many different levels depending upon its motive and severity. The most recent crimes to sweep across America and generate controversy are known as "hate crimes". These crimes differentiate from normal crimes because they are violent acts against people, property, or organizations to which they belong or identify with according to the American Psychological Association ("Hate"). Hate crimes have evolved drastically over the years and have become a main focus in American society. The question on hand for many people is whether or not hate crimes should have separate laws and what people or affiliations should be covered under this law. .
The statistical history on hate crimes is scanty and unknown. It was not until the early nineteen nineties that the federal government began to collect data on how many and what kinds of hate crimes are being committed, and by whom (Ibid).
